Brazil Nuts' Exclusive: Beach Finder

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Find Your Place in The Sun The beaches of Brazil are legendary, and with good reason - there are so many and each one is different, with its own charm and style. How can you possibly choose the right one for you from al this variety (not to mention conflicting reviews and friends' suggestions!). That's where we come in. With our 26 years of experience, we know how to match you with the beach that's right for you. See Bottom of Grid to Scroll All Options
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Buzios Located 105 miles from Rio de Janeiro, a short, pleasant 2-hour trip will take you to the peninsula of Buzios, which is home to more than 20 magnificent...	Praia do Forte Just an hour north from Salvador, Bahia; Praia do Forte is situated in a protected environmental area with 12 kilometers of semi-deserted beach bordered by...	Morro de Sao Paulo Morro de Sao Paulo is a beautiful island that can be reached either by direct flights from Salvador or with fast catmarans that leave from the wharf and make...	Jericoacoara Jericoacoara is a beach located in the northeast of Brazil, close to the equator in the state of Ceara. It was, until about 15 years ago, an isolated fishing village,...	Floripa Capital of the State of Santa Catarina occupies the central third of Santa Catarina Island. The link to the mainland is made easily via two public bridges one of...	Pipa The "city of sun" is also one of the most enjoyable capitals of Brazil, with its wide avenues, modern infrastructure, a high quality service industry, hospitable local...	Porto de Galinhas Once you understand the origin of the name you'll understand why it is a part of Brazil's history. In the past, Porto de Galinhas was formerly used as a slave...	Fernando de Noronha The Fernando de Noronho Archipelago is composed of twenty islands covering an area of 26km2. The main island, and the only inhabited island, is called...
Rio de Janeiro	Salvador da Bahia	Salvador da Bahia	Fortaleza	None, really!	Natal	Recife	Recife / Natal
Easy; 2 hours by private car or shuttle	Easy; 1 1/2 hours by private car or shuttle	Challenging; slow & cheap by ferry or fast and some $$ by air taxi	Far! 4 hours by shuttle	1 Hour from airport, no shuttle	Easy 1 hour ride (bus or taxi)	Easy 1 hour ride (bus or taxi)	Limted and expensive flights
Excellent options in all categories	One great resort, some smaller pousadas	One great resort, some smaller pousadas	Three cool options	Wide variety	A few simple but charming pousadas	All kinds	Either super deluxe or suiper simple... no middle
3 nights	3 nights	3 nights	3 nights	3 nights	3 nights	3 nights	4 nights (at least!)
Diving, snorkeling, boat trips	No (But has Turtle Reserve!)	Boat trips, snorkeling	Windsurfing Capital!	Surfing Capital!	Surfing Capital too!	Boat trips, snorkeling	Diving, surfing, boating
The Hamptons of Rio	Mellow Bahian vibe in old fishing village	Party Scene AND remote beaches	Most laid back beach town in Brazil?	International, stylish	Buzios 15 years ago	Developed resort but still has charm	Brazil's Galapagos
Combines with Rio for exciting, easy and affordable Brazilian Experience	Abuts Atlantic Rainforest Reserve, historic castle, sea turtle reserve	Close to Salvador but seems worlds away	A true beach escape; see it before they pave it	Elegant, elite but friendly to all	Great cliffs, wild beaches, nice nightlife	Great combo with nearby Recife, wonderful reefs	Idyllic beaches, pristine island, best diving
Insanely crowded on summer weekends	Not remote enough for some	Getting there is either slow or expensive	A LONG transfer, need a night in Fortaleza	Not ideal May-September	Long way to go for a great beach	Although a fav of Brazilians, it's very developed	Expensive (Air and hotel)
The Young and the Beautiful	Families making a Bahia Holiday	Romantics	Beach Frontiersmen	Sophisticated and Party	Simple and Mellow Dudes	Families, some Honeymooners	Well off Romantics