Coworking Florianópolis: why Santa Catarina (and Sandbox) are Brazil’s sweet spot for digital nomads
If you’re searching for “coworking Florianópolis”, “Sandbox Coworking” or “digital nomad”, here’s why Santa Catarina—especially Floripa—has become Brazil’s top magnet for remote workers, and how Sandbox Coworking gives you the right base to be productive without giving up the beach life.
Florianópolis is rising on the digital-nomad map
Local dashboards tracking mobility show triple-digit growth in digital nomads in Florianópolis since 2018, with continued year-over-year increases into 2025—evidence that the city is firmly on the remote-work circuit. nomads.dashcity.com.br
This surge rides on Santa Catarina’s tech strength: according to the ACATE Observatory, the state became Brazil’s 5th-largest tech economy with R$ 42.5 billion in 2024 revenue, outpacing peers and lifting its national ranking—fuel for jobs, events, and opportunities that attract nomads. Observatório ACATE+1
Quality of life + a ready-made community
Independent nomad guides consistently highlight Floripa’s mix of nature, surf, trails, and a healthy lifestyle, with neighborhoods like Lagoa da Conceição and Campeche ranking among the best areas to live and work for a few weeks or months. Digital Nomad World+1
Destination directories also map plenty of coworking spaces, cafés and stays across the island—handy for landing softly and getting to work from day one. Digital Nomad Hub
Connectivity that supports serious remote work
Brazil’s 5G rollout has advanced quickly—all 5,570 municipalities became eligible for SA 5G after the 3.5 GHz cleanup in Dec/2024, and coverage keeps expanding—while fixed fiber plans in Floripa are widely available, making video calls and cloud workflows smooth. CMS Law
Why Sandbox Coworking is the ideal home base
Location: We’re in Campeche / Rio Tavares, the beach-lifestyle corridor favored by remote workers for its balance of sea, trails and easy access to the rest of the island. (These areas show up repeatedly in nomad guides.) Digital Nomad World+1
What you get at Sandbox:
- Fast, reliable internet fit for calls, uploads and cloud apps.
- Hot desks & meeting rooms with simple booking.
- Podcast/creator setup for content workflows.
- A focused, friendly community tuned to tech, marketing, founders and creators—right in the state that’s leading Brazil’s innovation charge. Observatório ACATE
If you’re a digital nomad, remote professional, creator or founder, Sandbox blends office-grade infrastructure with Floripa’s energy so you can do your best work—and still catch a sunset surf.
Neighborhood cheat-sheet for when you land
- Campeche / Rio Tavares: beach vibe, surf, growing café scene; quick access to the south/east beaches. Howdy
- Lagoa da Conceição: classic nomad hub with cafés, nightlife-lite and great lake/beach access. Digital Nomad World
- Barra da Lagoa / Mole / Joaquina: nature-first, surf-centric, with longer commutes—but views that pay back. Digital Nomad World
FAQ
Is “coworking Florianópolis” a good bet for digital nomads?
Yes. A fast-growing nomad influx plus one of Brazil’s strongest tech ecosystems makes Floripa a standout.
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Will the internet handle video and cloud?
Yes. With the
nationwide SA 5G milestone and expanding coverage, plus widespread fiber in the city, remote-work requirements are well supported.
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Which neighborhoods should I consider first?
Start with
Campeche / Rio Tavares or
Lagoa da Conceição—they’re favorites in international nomad guides for their beach-work balance.
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Try Sandbox Coworking for a day and see why it’s Floripa’s favorite
home base for digital nomads.
👉 Book a tour and grab a coffee on us: sandboxcoworking.co (or ping us on WhatsApp).


