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Florianopolis

Subtropical island life with Arvoredo reef dives, Campeche snorkeling, and Atlantic Forest trails

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 20 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Florianopolis

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20 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

ICMBio: Reserva Biologica Marinha do Arvoredo (official unit page) - Official overview of the protected area and managing authority
ICMBio: Mergulho recreativo na Ilha do Arvoredo esta liberado (rule clarification) - Explains that only the south part of Ilha do Arvoredo is open for recreational diving and landing is restricted
Bombinhas Tourism Board: Reserva Biologica Marinha do Arvoredo - Local tourism authority summary of Arvoredo location and recreational diving restriction to the south tip
Prefeitura de Florianopolis: Ilha do Campeche (official access portal)

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

20 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

ICMBio: Reserva Biologica Marinha do Arvoredo (official unit page) - Official overview of the protected area and managing authority
ICMBio: Mergulho recreativo na Ilha do Arvoredo esta liberado (rule clarification) - Explains that only the south part of Ilha do Arvoredo is open for recreational diving and landing is restricted
Bombinhas Tourism Board: Reserva Biologica Marinha do Arvoredo - Local tourism authority summary of Arvoredo location and recreational diving restriction to the south tip
Prefeitura de Florianopolis: Ilha do Campeche (official access portal)

- Official portal for Campeche Island access and visitor information

INMET: Climate graphs for Florianopolis - Monthly climate normals used for season planning context

Floripa Airport (official site) - Airport operator information for FLN

FlightConnections: Flights from Florianopolis (FLN) - Snapshot of direct flight network for FLN (useful for route planning)

Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Electronic Visitor Visa (e-Visa) - Official guidance on eVisa eligibility and portal for US, Canada, and Australia

U.S. Embassy Brazil: Visa requirement reinstatement message - Confirms timeline and requirement changes for US nationals

Projeto Tamar: Florianopolis visitor center - Sea turtle conservation visitor center information

Instituto Australis: Southern right whale season guidance - Whale season timing and observation context for Santa Catarina coast

Marinha do Brasil: SALVAMAR emergency number 185 - Official maritime emergency contact (SAR) guidance

DAN: Emergency assistance - Dive medicine emergency support and contact guidance

DAN Brasil: Portuguese hotline information - Brazil/Portuguese language hotline details

SSI MyDiveGuide: Arvoredo destination conditions - Visibility and water temperature ranges used as a planning reference

Sea Divers: Arvoredo dive trip notes and site list - Operator notes on typical depths and example Arvoredo-area site names

PADI: Agua Viva Mergulho (Florianopolis) - Example of established training operator presence in Florianopolis

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