the white sands of Ilha Grande provide a quintessentially Brazilian experience without the crowds that make Rio's best beaches some of the busiest on Earth. Its virgin Atlantic forests and sublime ...

One uniquely Brazilian option is barbecued cheese ... If you want to hang out on this freshwater beach, it's best to visit Alter do Chao in the dry season (roughly July to December); during ...

While sunbathing, you'll observe wildly entertaining games of futevolei (the Brazilian version of volleyball ... the city's tourist hotspot with the best beaches and attractions.