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Top 10 Beach Towns in Brazil

Ask this member a question. Rodneyf These are 10 of the best beach destinations in Brazil.
Jan 4, 2008
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Brazil has thousands of beaches, but if you had to pick 10 to visit, try the ones below.
1. Buzios
Buzios, State of Rio de Janeiro
Probably the most beautiful beach town in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Búzios is on a small penninsula jutting out from the southeast corner of the state. The city consists of over two dozen beaches surrounding the penninsula, all with cristal clear waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Some of the more famous beaches include Azeda, João Fernandinho, Ferradura, Geribá, Forno, and Brava.
2. Fernando de Noronha
Fernando de Noronha, State of Pernambuco
Fernando de Noronha is a small archipelago off Brazil's northeastern coast and the main island (the only inhabitable island) bares the same name. Aside from the beautiful mid-Atlantic scenery and wildlife, the island also contains beautiful beaches - these divided between those that face South America and those that face Africa. The most famous ones include Praia do Leão, Praia de Atalaia (both facing Africa), Praia do Cachorro, Baia dos Porcos, Baia do Sancho (all facing South America).
3. Porto de Galinhas
Porto de Galinhas, State of Pernambuco
60 Km from Recife, Porto de Galinhas has some of the most visited beaches in all of Brazil, but the city still offers deserted beaches for those that want to get away. Some of the best beaches here include Muro Alto, Cupe, and Maracaípe (great for surfing).
4. Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
For those that want to go to the beach but not stray away from a more urban setting, Rio de Janeiro still offers the best options. With beautiful natural surroundings and a cosmopolitan lifestyle, It is no wonder that Rio has some of the most famous beaches in the world (including Copacabana and Ipanema). The other beaches worth nothing are Arpoador, São Conrado, and Barra.
5. Itacare
Itacare, State of Bahia
Bahia is known for its beaches and it seems that every year there is a new one that is getting all of the publicity. Recently, people have been raving about Itacaré with its deserted beaches surrounded the forests of Brazil's Atlantic Coast. Some of the more famous beaches include Praia da Ribeira, Prainha, and Engenhoca.
6. Ubatuba
Ubatuba, State of Sao Paulo
When people in São Paulo want to unwind during the weekend, many go to Ubatuba, one of São Paulo's most popular and most beautiful beaches. The landscape is dotted by small islands, waterfalls, and dozens of pristine beaches. Some of the most beautiful include Praia do Bonete, Praia Brava da Fortaleza, Praia Sul on Anchieta Island, and Praia Grande (the most popular).
7. Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara, State of Ceara
Surrounded by dunes, the ocean, and lagoons, Jericoacoará has been considered one of the longest and most beautiful beaches in the world. The small fisherman's village is located nearly 300 km west of Fortaleza and offers both eastern and western views of the ocean.
8. Porto Seguro
Porto Seguro, State of Bahia
This is one of the most famous and frequented beach towns in Brazil. Located on Brazil's Discovery Coast in Bahia where Pedro Alvares Cabral discovered Brazil, the city today attracts over 2 million tourists every year, especially during Carnaval. In spite of the crowds, the city's beaches are truly beautiful and can be divided into those in the Northern Coasts (frequented by the majority of people) and those in the Southern Coast (more deserted). Some of the most famous beaches in the north include Taperapuã, Praia de Mutá, and Ponta Grande. In the south, one cannot miss Praia de Curuípe, Caraíva, and Taípe (mostly frequented by nudists and turtles).
9. Ilha do Mel
Ilha do Mel, State of Parana
Those seeking the beaches of Brazil should not only look to the warm waters of the Northeast. Southern Brazil also offers beautiful beaches such as the ones in Ilha do Mel, a nature preserve on the coast of the state of Paraná. Some of the more popular beaches here include Praia das Encantadas, Praia de Fora, and Praia da Fortaleza.
10. Florianopolis
Florianopolis, State of Santa Catarina
Florianopolis is an island with every type of beach imaginable. These can be divided into those in Eastern Coast (Barra da Lagoa and Praia Mole are the most notable), the Northern Coast (Canasvieiras, Praia dos Ingleses, and Praia Brava), and Southern Coast (Praia do Campeche, Armação, and Praia da Solidão) .
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