Ingleses do Rio Vermelho is a district of Florianópolis located in the northeast of the island of Santa Catarina, between the districts of Cachoeira do Bom Jesus and São João do Rio Vermelho, created by a decree in 1831 .
The origin of its name is attributed to the sinking of an English ship, occurring in the mid-eighteenth century, when some crew members opted to reside in the region.
It has an area of 20.47 square kilometers (7.90 sq mi) and its population in 2000 was 16,514 inhabitants.
Located 56 km (35 miles) from downtown, the Ingleses Beach has the largest resident population.
The main activities are related to trade, the construction industry and especially to tourism.