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Colonial landmarks, emerald waters, dozens of white-sand beaches and forest-clad tropical islands make this a quintessential beach town on the Costa Verde.

Colonial landmarks, emerald waters, dozens of white-sand beaches and forest-clad tropical islands make this a quintessential beach town on the Costa Verde.

Swim in the warm water, visit an 18th-century church and board a catamaran for a sailing trip around Ilha Grande at this pretty beach. 

Swim in the warm water, visit an 18th-century church and board a catamaran for a sailing trip around Ilha Grande at this pretty beach. 

Shop for a variety of fresh fish and seafood directly from local fishmongers at a market that stands in the heart of a city center square. 

Gorgeous sunsets, mountain views and the chance to swim in a calm bay await at the beach of this quiet fishing village. 

Shop for a variety of fresh fish and seafood directly from local fishmongers at a market that stands in the heart of a city center square. 

Watch the lively shipyard action take place at this busy port, see local fishermen at work and dine at casual waterfront restaurants. 

Descend the tall staircase to this sheltered bay, stay at an inn and take a kayak out on the water. 

Swim in the warm water, visit an 18th-century church and board a catamaran for a sailing trip around Ilha Grande at this pretty beach. 

Visit this islet in May for the pious celebrations and hear the intriguing tales of this chapel’s miraculous inception.

Colonial landmarks, emerald waters, dozens of white-sand beaches and forest-clad tropical islands make this a quintessential beach town on the Costa Verde.

Colonial landmarks, emerald waters, dozens of white-sand beaches and forest-clad tropical islands make this a quintessential beach town on the Costa Verde.

Colonial landmarks, emerald waters, dozens of white-sand beaches and forest-clad tropical islands make this a quintessential beach town on the Costa Verde.

Colonial landmarks, emerald waters, dozens of white-sand beaches and forest-clad tropical islands make this a quintessential beach town on the Costa Verde.

Watch the lively shipyard action take place at this busy port, see local fishermen at work and dine at casual waterfront restaurants. 

Relax on the stone beach terrace and enjoy the wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean in this small and secluded cove.

Gorgeous sunsets, mountain views and the chance to swim in a calm bay await at the beach of this quiet fishing village.