Salsa & Bachata at Trapiche da Beira-Mar Norte, Florianopolis

On Sunday afternoons the Trapiche da Beira-Mar, the pier on Florianopolis's Avenida Beira Mar Norte, turns into one of the city's most beautiful open air dance floors. Salsa Floripa, a community dedicated to spreading the love of dance, gathers here every Sunday from around 5 PM, with people of all ages, levels and styles meeting to dance Salsa and Bachata against the backdrop of the waterfront and the sunset. The space is a free public promenade, so there is no cover and no door, just dancers showing up to share the floor.

Salsa Floripa describes the trapiche meeting as its most symbolic event, and it sits within a wider program of classes and bar nights across the city. Because it is outdoors, free and welcoming by design, it is a perfect spot for beginners, travelers and anyone who wants to dance with locals in a judgment free setting. Bring comfortable shoes for an open air surface and keep an eye on their Instagram, since weather and timing can shift the meetups.