Brazil Things to Do

Life in Brazil, it sometimes seems, is one endless beach. The nation’s remarkable Atlantic Coast runs with incredible diversity some 7,491km (4,644mi), famously “from Chui to Oiapoque,” according to the popular parlance of the shore. While these wondrous riches of sun, surf and sand are a boon to both the Brazilian and the long-term tourist, travelers with limited time and resources may find it hard to choose.

With that in mind, here are seven “Best Beach Town in Brazil” contenders, presented for your consideration.

Even locals can’t agree on how many beaches there are here in Armacao dos Buzios (or just Buzios, among friends) though most put the number somewhere between 20 and 25. It’s a matter of interpretation along the dramatically carved coastline of this gorgeous peninsula, reaching with rocky headlands, smoothly hewn sea caves and gently scalloped stretches of sand from the Costa del Sol.

The name, Buzios, is that of an iridescent spiral of seashell, cast up upon the lovely shore. Seers say that these shells, well thrown, will reveal to curious seekers their fortune. No matter what you’re looking for in this sophisticated spot, your desires will almost certainly be fulfilled.