How does it actually work?

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Yes. Joining any Floripa People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Can I join more than one group?

Absolutely. If you're a digital nomad who surfs at dawn and plays volleyball on Fridays, join the Nomads, Surf and Beach Volleyball Social groups. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

I'm only in Floripa for 5 days. Worth joining?

That's exactly why Tourists - 10 Days exists. You get a welcome dinner, airport-pickup carpools, and a dozen locals telling you the real spots within hours of landing.

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

WhatsApp is how Floripa actually runs - taxis, surf lessons, moto rentals, doctors - everything. If you're in Floripa it's the one app to install. If you really can't, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - 1 photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or scams. We're a community of travellers, not a business directory.

Floripa People Club is run by long-term Floripa residents and travellers who believe nobody should stay alone here. We started informally in 2021 with one WhatsApp group; now we moderate ten. It's a labor of love, not a company.

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Matadeiro Community

You will not stay alone. The Floripa Matadeiro Community community is already waiting.

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Matadeiro Community community in Floripa

About this group

Cliff-top life. Surf-first. Sunset mandatory.

The Matadeiro area community. Surf-focused, cliff-villa-focused, sunset-drinking-focused.

Group vibe

Surf-focused, social, sunset-watching.

Members

Who is in this group.

Example members. Real archetypes drawn from the people who already meet up here.

Sul da Ilha surfer, 0

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Daily Joaquina check

Cliff-villa owner, 0

From —

Knows every view

Yoga-retreat host, 0

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Keeps it sane

Newcomer surfer, 0

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Learning the breaks

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Surf reports for Matadeiro, Joaquina and Praia Mole
Cliff-villa rental deals
Sunset-drink meetups at the cliff-top bars
Medical and emergency contacts
Scooter-repair referrals
Local-festival respect

Before you join

Quick answers.

Is it free to join?: Yes. All ten Floripa People Club communities are free. No hidden fees.
How fast do I get added?: Usually same day, always within 48 hours. You will send a quick intro message before being added.
Can I leave whenever?: Of course. Leave the WhatsApp group any time. No questions, no guilt.
Will the chat be spammy?: Each group is capped around 250 members with active moderation. Promotional or off-topic messages get removed.