Brazil · South America
Florianopolis is Brazil's best-kept open secret — an island connected to the mainland by a bridge, packed with 42 distinct beaches that range from wild Atlantic surf breaks to mirror-calm lagoons ringed by sand dunes. The east coast beaches like Joaquina and Mole draw surfers and the young party crowd, while the quieter south — Campeche, Matadeiro, Lagoinha do Leste — feels almost untouched. Restaurants here serve the best oysters in Brazil (the island produces 80% of the country's supply), grilled simply with lime and washed down with cold Bohemia. The Azorean fishing villages in the north, with their pastel houses and slow pace, feel like a different country entirely from the boutique-hotel scene in Jurere Internacional.
Florianópolis — Brazil's island surf capital — has 42 beaches ranging from upscale Jurerê to the hike-only Lagoinha do Leste. This guide covers the best breaks, calmest coves, and freshest oysters on Floripa's 54-kilometer coastline.
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An honest guide to Brazil's naturist coastline - the FBrN-designated beaches from Santa Catarina to Paraiba (Praia do Pinho, Tambaba, Abrico, Massarandupio, Barra Seca), the informal clothing-optional coves at Galheta and Olho de Boi, why mainstream Brazilian beaches are textile despite the fio dental myth, and how the FBrN etiquette actually works in practice.
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Jericoacoara — Jeri to those who've been — has sand streets, no cars, and a sunset dune ritual that stops the village nightly. This guide covers the lagoons, kitesurfing, Pedra Furada, and why lobster here costs $14 for half a plate.
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Fernando de Noronha limits visitors to 500 at a time, producing some of the clearest water and most pristine beaches in the Atlantic. From Baía do Sancho's cliff-enclosed sands to Atalaia's reservation-only snorkeling pools, here's the complete guide.
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From Copacabana's urban intensity to the turquoise waters of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil's coastline spans 4,600 miles of extraordinary variety. This regional guide covers the northeast's best-kept beaches, Rio's iconic sands, and practical logistics for reaching each destination.
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Brazil's 4,600-mile coastline delivers everything from Rio's famous Copacabana to the world-ranked Baía do Sancho and a freshwater Amazon beach. Here are the best Brazilian beaches, with safety tips, seasonal advice, and plenty of caipirinha guidance.
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