Florianópolis the Magic Island with the nickname Floripa the is not only does this popular city boast 42 beaches and some of the best nightlife in all of Brazil, it also has one of the lowest crime rates in the country and is the Brazilian capital city with the highest Human Development Index score. Home to stunning white-sand beaches, surrounded by lush, green mountains, Florianópolis also has lagoons and even sand dunes. Its diverse topography, combined with a warm, subtropical climate, means that there is an endless assortment of daytime activities for visitors to choose from (most of which of course revolve around the water). Surfers and aspiring-surfers will be pleased to know that Floripa (as Florianópolis is called for short) grants some of the best waves in all of Brazil.