Post by genelia on Oct 11, 2011 6:15:02 GMT -5
Florianópolis is a contradictory place. Divided into two sides, the mainland and the island, the mainland is an industrial hub, and across the bay is the historic center and chic district of Beira-Mar Norte. Known for extravagant beach partying, the island is where many hardworking Brazilians flock from the downtown district, nicknamed Brazil’s Silicon Valley. The economy of Florianópolis is based mostly on technology and tourism. Nightclubs, lounges, and bars blast music and caipirinhas late into the night,