Florianopolis, Brazil
Sorry Rio, the readers of Conde Nast Traveler voted Florianopolis the world’s friendliest city. So it’s time to find out more about Brazil’s other cities. Florianopolis (the capital city of Santa Catarina in the south of the country) is known for laid-back, welcoming residents who are eager to help visitors have the perfect vacation or help foreigners settle in. The city sports 42 beaches, world-famous surf, and an outdoor market scene you would expect in such a tropical locale.