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Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Ride big waves in chilly waters at this Pacific coast town, which has a striking blend of ocean and rural landscapes. 

Revel in the lively ambiance of the bars and restaurants of one of the most popular beaches in the Búzios region.

Horseback rides, nature walks, water sports and wildlife spotting are just some of the activities on offer at this adventure sports resort situated on a bend of the Formoso River.

Join surfers and nature lovers that flock year-round to the glorious beaches of this coastal town.

Revel in the lively ambiance of the bars and restaurants of one of the most popular beaches in the Búzios region.

Encounter a range of tropical vegetation and animals in the lush terrain of this area where you will find one of the world’s largest waterfalls.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

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

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Take a leisurely stroll along the wide sandy berth of the longest beach on the archipelago in this popular surfing spot.

Explore dreamlike landscapes of untamed wilderness and crystalline waters at the very southern tip of the Americas.

Storm up and down the steep sand dunes and meander around the palm trees on a rented buggy on this picturesque beach.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Lose track of time on this picturesque beach, where the waters are calm, the views are glorious and everything you could possibly need is close by. 

Lose track of time on this picturesque beach, where the waters are calm, the views are glorious and everything you could possibly need is close by. 

Porto Seguro’s Old Town is where the Portuguese first settled in Brazil. Wander the dusty streets, visit 16th-century churches and enjoy superb coastal views.

An iconic example of celebrated Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer’s work, this arts center is part of Belo Horizonte’s spectacular Pampulha Modern Ensemble.

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

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.