Lagoa da Conceição
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| Coordinates: 27°33′S 48°27′W / 27.550°S 48.450°WCoordinates: 27°33′S 48°27′W / 27.550°S 48.450°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | Santa Catarina |
| City | Florianópolis |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 9,849 |
| Time zone | Brasília time (UTC−03:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | Brasília summer time (UTC−02:00) |
Lagoa da Conceição (Portuguese: [laˈɡo.ɐ dɐ kõsejˈsɐ̃w]) is a district located next to a large lagoon of the same name near the center of Florianópolis, capital city of the state of Santa Catarina, located in the south of Brazil.
Lagoa da Conceição combines beaches, dunes, hills, and the biggest lagoon on the island. With such diversity, it has become the most well-known tourist spot in Florianopolis. The area has a small town center with a medical clinic, post office, pharmacies, supermarkets, boutique stores and specialty shops. The town gets particularly crowded during the Brazilian summer vacation, i.e. the months of January and February.
Lifestyle
Many expats and Brazilian people from other cities choose to live by the lagoon because of its stunning views, safety, nature and quality of life. Most people living around the lagoon choose to move here for a life more connected to the nature, to practice sports, Yoga, to eat healthy. Most people believe in a harmonious life and are very relaxed. The little town is full of vegetarian restaurants, organic food, gyms and spas. Highest safety standards in South America allow people to walk around day and night, hitchhike, commute by bicycle and have eco friendly everyday life.
The History of the region around the lagoon is a plus with all the folklore, netting tradition, old Portuguese architecture, graffiti, and a charming 18th century church on the top of the hill. The Holy Spirit Feast (Festa do Divino) is a festival that takes place 40 days after Easter. The celebration dates to the colonial era and includes a parade, music, and street food.
Hipsters Market
Every Saturday and Sunday there is a Market on the main square in front of the little bridge with art crafts, vintage items, vinyl discs, organic food, local honey. For those who are after traditional bobbin laces, there are some street-side vendors where towels, curtains, and even dresses may be found. They're handmade items, not only in lace, but also crochet and woven. On Sundays there is the Feirate, or Art Fair in the Bento Silveiro square, with over 80 craftsmen. Anything, from educational wooden toys to tapestries may be found here. During the off season the fair goes from 10 am to 6 pm, during the high season, from 5 pm to midnight.
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