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Top Beaches in Brazil


If you love the Sun, sand, and the sea then, head to Brazil for a fantastic beach vacation experience. Sunny shores, azure waters, and white sands come together to create a world of paradise in the continent. Cool waves splashing over your feet, winds gushing against your face, and palm trees offering a shade for relaxation add to the beauty of the place. From Rio Grande to Amapa, the coastline of the continent is home to exotic beaches surrounded by oceanic waters. The top beaches in Brazil are internationally famous for its glamor quotient and are known for their urban ambience. Beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema and Copacabana are counted among the best in Brazil.

Popular Beaches in Brazil


The top beaches in Brazil owe a lot to the tourism growth of this South American continent. Here is a look at some of the internationally acclaimed beaches in Brazil that are popular among both international and domestic travelers.

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro


This is considered as the best city beach in the world. Sprawling over 4 kilometer of pristine white sand, Copacabana caters to all kinds of travelers. This place is also ideal for budget travelers looking forward to a relaxing time at the beach. Here, you can indulge in outdoor sport activities like, volleyball. The beach is also home to the unique game of 'futevolei' [foot volleyball].

Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro


Ipanema beach in Brazil easily ranks as one of the trendiest beaches in the world. This beach is internationally popular for being a great tanning spot. Here, you can stroll around the long stretches of sandy coastline. If you are looking forward to some fun activities then, this is the place to be. Play a game of volleyball or just relax by the shoreline with a beer and exotic treats of seafood for your company. You can also take a swim here, if you feel like.

Boipeba, Bahia


The Boipeba is a popular tourist draw among couples planning a romantic getaway. Here, you will get to come across beautiful stretches of sandy coastlines and pristine beaches. Looking forward to some relaxation? Well then, this is the ideal place to be. The region at Boca da Barra, where the river Inferno meets the sea is also a top draw among tourists looking for a place to swim around.



Ponta Negra, Manaus


This is ideally not an ocean beach but a river beach. Yet this place holds a strong appeal among the tourists both international and domestic. More so, people interested to get a bit of tan always head to this part of Brazil. Here, you will get that perfect feel of an ocean beachside with several food joints, vendors, and local sellers filling up the beachfront. The kiosks here serve snacks until early hours in the morning.

Fernando do Noronha


This island archipelago of Brazil is home to a number of beaches and to single out one from the many is a tough job. Praia do le is famous for featuring wild crashing surf. The most popular among all is the exotic Praia da Baia do Sancho that is known for its secluded retreat.

Praia Mole, Florianopolis


One of the best beaches in Brazil, the Praia Mole is located on the spectacular southern island of Florianopolis or Santa Catarina, as it is known. Featuring a rugged look topped with white sandy beaches, here, you will get to experience the perfect feel of a paradise land. The beach region remains crowded maximum time with a mixed group of locals from Floripa, yuppie tourists, surfers, gay and gay-friendly sunbathers, and families.

Apart from the above-mentioned, some of the other top beaches in Brazil include –
  • Caraiva, Bahia
  • Bonete, Sao Paulo state
  • Praia do Toque, Alagoas
  • Praia da Fazenda, Sao Paulo state
  • Lopes Mendes, Ilha Grande, Rio state
  • Taipus de Fora, Marau peninsula, Bahia
  • Lagoinha do Leste, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina