Brazil · South America
Getting to Jericoacoara is half the adventure — the final stretch requires a jarring 4x4 ride across sand dunes, and there are no paved roads in the village itself. That remoteness is exactly the point. Jeri, as locals call it, sits inside a national park on Brazil's northeast coast, surrounded by shifting white dunes, freshwater lagoons that glow an almost electric blue-green, and some of the most consistent wind on the planet. Kitesurfers and windsurfers have made this their mecca, but you don't need gear to appreciate the Sunset Dune — a massive sand hill where the entire village gathers each evening to watch the sun sink into the Atlantic. The hammocks strung over the shallow Lagoa do Paraiso, where you sip caipirinhas while floating in warm water, might be the most Brazilian thing that exists.
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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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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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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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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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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