The 18 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 7 guides that rank for "best beach towns in brazil"
Named by 2 of 71. FlorianópolisSanta Catarina, BrazilA full city on an island with more than 40 beaches, from surf breaks to calm bays.A favorite with seasonal remote workers.
Named by 2 of 72. UbatubaSão Paulo, BrazilOver 100 beaches, from beginner surf spots to coves in Atlantic rainforest.Part of São Paulo state's coast, easy to reach from São Paulo city.
Named by 2 of 73. Morro BrancoCeará, BrazilRed cliffs on the Costa do Sol Nascente, a drive from Fortaleza.Listed among Brazil's 21 favorite beaches by Condé Nast Traveler.
Named by 2 of 7
4. Rio de Janeiro
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Travel Local calls it a seaside capital with a 2.5-mile sweep of Copacabana Beach.
Ipanema and Copacabana are named among the best beaches in Brazil.
Named by 2 of 75. Lençóis MaranhensesMaranhão, BrazilDunes fill with freshwater lagoons in the wet season.
6. PipaRio Grande do Norte, BrazilPink cliffs and dolphin-filled bays, with a whitewashed center.Popular with digital nomads and kitesurfers; lively on weekends.
7. BúziosRio de Janeiro, BrazilAbout a 2.5-hour drive from Rio.Over 20 beaches and a walkable town with beach clubs and nightlife.
8. TrancosoBahia, BrazilA former fishing village on southern Bahia cliffs, now known for boutique stays.Golden beaches below cliffs, with beach clubs.
9. CaraívaBahia, BrazilSand roads, no cars and barely any cell service.Just over an hour south of Trancoso, between a river and the ocean.
10. Morro de São PauloBahia, BrazilA village on Tinharé island reached by catamaran.Segunda Praia is the busy beach, while quieter ones lie beyond the village.
11. BombinhasSanta Catarina, BrazilPacked in summer; the writers preferred shoulder season.Includes the short Monkey Hill trail with coast views.
12. Praia do RosaSanta Catarina, BrazilGood surf at the northern end of the beach.A laid-back, remote-feeling town with coastal hiking trails.
13. Guarda do EmbaúSanta Catarina, BrazilQuiet, a short ride from Florianópolis.Right whales can be seen from July to October.
14. JericoacoaraCeará, BrazilDunes, lakes, beach and nightlife.The more developed choice in the northeast.
15. AtinsMaranhão, BrazilGateway to Lençóis Maranhenses; July and August are safest for the lagoons.One of the northeast's top kitesurfing spots, with higher prices.
16. Canoa QuebradaCeará, BrazilA quiet coastal town in Ceará.
17. CumbucoCeará, BrazilAimed at kitesurfers, with world class conditions.
18. Maraú PeninsulaBahia, BrazilA quiet, relatively untouched area with calm water and lagoons.
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Named by 2 of 71. FlorianópolisA full city on an island with more than 40 beaches, from surf breaks to calm bays.A favorite with seasonal remote workers.
Named by 2 of 72. UbatubaOver 100 beaches, from beginner surf spots to coves in Atlantic rainforest.Part of São Paulo state's coast, easy to reach from São Paulo city.
Named by 2 of 73. Morro BrancoRed cliffs on the Costa do Sol Nascente, a drive from Fortaleza.Listed among Brazil's 21 favorite beaches by Condé Nast Traveler.Named by 2 of 7
