The 15 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 beaches in brazil"
Named by 5 of 71. Praia da PipaRio Grande do Norte, BrazilSteep pink cliffs rise above the sand, and activities include surfing, dolphin watching and sand-boarding.A former fishing village that became a weekend getaway for people from nearby cities.
Named by 4 of 72. Praia dos CarneirosPernambuco, BrazilA lagoon-style bay with warm, calm water, good for swimming and quiet days.Known for coconut trees and a small chapel on the beach.
Named by 4 of 73. Ipanema BeachRio de Janeiro, BrazilPopular with first-time visitors, can get crowded, and sits next to Arpoador and Leblon.Known for beach volleyball and fresh fish vendors, with cafes, galleries and shops a short walk away.
Named by 3 of 7
4. Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known for nightlife, with beach bars and clubs along the sand.
Suits sunbathing, surfing and people watching during the day.
Named by 3 of 75. CaraívaBahia, BrazilA remote stretch of about 30 miles in Bahia, with a lost-in-time feel; the page spells it Carava.Tours of the area are done on mule back.
Named by 2 of 76. Fernando de NoronhaPernambuco, BrazilA protected archipelago and UNESCO World Heritage Site with good diving, snorkeling and sea turtles.Visitor access is limited, so it stays quiet.
Named by 2 of 77. BúziosRio de Janeiro, BrazilFerradura Beach in Búzios has calm, clear water and suits families.Many tourists only go to Rio or Buzios.
8. Porto de GalinhasPernambuco, BrazilFamous for natural reef pools that form at low tide, good for swimming and snorkeling.
9. Ilha GrandeRio de Janeiro, BrazilA car-free island with rainforest walks to secluded beaches; Lopes Mendes has fine white sand and surf.
10. Praia Mole (Florianópolis)Santa Catarina, BrazilGood waves and soft sand, with kite surfing and paddleboarding.
11. Angra dos ReisRio de Janeiro, BrazilHas more than 300 islands, suited to boat rides to coves.
12. Porto SeguroBahia, BrazilA beach town in Bahia with calm water and a long history.
13. João PessoaParaíba, BrazilNamed with Fernando de Noronha and Pipa as the three places furthest north worth noting.
14. MaragogiAlagoas, BrazilListed in an atlas of beaches as a Northeast Brazil beach.
15. Lagoa da Conceição and Ingleses (Florianópolis)Santa Catarina, BrazilBoth appear in a list of beaches friendly to remote workers.
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Named by 5 of 71. Praia da PipaSteep pink cliffs rise above the sand, and activities include surfing, dolphin watching and sand-boarding.A former fishing village that became a weekend getaway for people from nearby cities.
Named by 4 of 72. Praia dos CarneirosA lagoon-style bay with warm, calm water, good for swimming and quiet days.Known for coconut trees and a small chapel on the beach.
Named by 4 of 73. Ipanema BeachPopular with first-time visitors, can get crowded, and sits next to Arpoador and Leblon.Known for beach volleyball and fresh fish vendors, with cafes, galleries and shops a short walk away.
