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Lagoinha do Leste

between Pantano do Sul and Matadeiro, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil
5.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Hiking Trails, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

One of the 5 star beaches in Brazil. Only reacheable by foot - 45 min walk. Beautiful and definitly worth the walk. More

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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There were too much for me. I actually am from America and live in Florianopolis for 5 months as exchange student. *Warning* I recommend you use the shoes for hiking because it will take an hour to hike to arrive the beach. -no car parking -no restaurant -no water So I suggest you bring your own food, water and others... More

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Joinville, SC
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

It is very nice, you may arrive there by trail or boat. No cars, no restaurants, just the sea, the small lagoon and the white sand. Also good for surfing. More

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Florianopolis, SC
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16 reviews 16 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

A special beach to spend a day with family. Nature did its best there. More

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Waterloo, Canada
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
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This beach was voted one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Brazil. It is only on foot - about 2 hour hike through a thick forest and then moudown some cliffs from Praia Armacao, or you can go from the other side and here the hike is shorter. Regardless, the beach is spotless, mostly because not many people come... More

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Chapeco
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2011
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If you plan a trip with children in Florianopolis, Lagoinha do leste is a good beach to go. There are some little restaurants with fresh, delicious and typical local sea food, security, and calm ocean. In the fact, the water isn't warmn, but in the summer isn't so cold too. But, if you are a surfer, probably you shoud prefer... More

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Florianopolis, SC
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2011
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One of the best trekkings in Santa Catarina, very beautiful nature(not inhabited place at all) and views. The (desert)beach is very nice, even a few surfers come with their boards to enjoy that cold water - but not colder than any of the East part of the island beaches. And if you're not used to do trekking, it can be... More

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Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2011
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For who like the nature, thats one of the best spots in Florianopolis to visit. The beach is still 100% natural, and the trail is very beautifull. More

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Florianopolis, Brazil
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2009
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After a trail of 1 hour, which starts on the Pantano do Sul beach, you arrive at the wonderful Lagoinha do Leste beach.A track is a little hard.A landscape is very beautiful, a beach amazing,dont have road,building,hotels..nothing... only the nature. More

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Dourados
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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