BRAZIL - (Page 4)

Sun & Beach From celebrated Ipanema where the young and the lovely hang near Rio de Janeiro’s world-famous Copacabana Boardwalk, as well as Florianópolis with its 100 beaches, Atlantic rainforest and two lagoons in the southeast and south, up more than 5,700 miles of coastline to São Luis, Brazil is a treasure house of sun and beach destinations—a virtual paradise for global travelers seeking a beach vacation bonanza. In Rio, the two most popular beaches—Ipanema and Leblon— are a magnet for the beautiful people and the sun-worshipers, rife with pick up beach soccer games, volleyball and the art of celebrity watching since this is also a popular area for filming Brazilian TV soap operas. The 11-mile-long Barra da Tijuca beachfront is the city’s longest, fronting crystal-clear, emerald-green waters that attract snorkeling enthusiasts, body surfers and skim boarders. The more remote Prainha or “Little Beach,” has become a surfer’s haven, while the even more remote Grumari Beach with its distinctive reddish sand and rough seas offers plenty of privacy for beachgoers seeking a deserted island atmosphere. Just north of Rio is Búzios, a California-style beach town made famous back in the early-1960s by the iconic French beauty Brigitte Bardot who visited what was, at the time, a sleepy little fishing village. Her celebrity status, however, morphed the area into what has become one of the most sophisticated beach resorts in South America with its islands and beaches attracting thousands of tourists year-round, who pack into its trendy stores, restaurants, bars and enjoy its enthusiastic nightlife. Clients will find them on Rua das Pedras (Flagstone Road) or on Orla Bardot (Bardot seafront), where they’ll also find a bronze statue of the sultry French actress. B4 june 2010 Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco. Geriba, Ferradurinha, Azeda and Azedinha are the beaches most popular with the surfing, windsurfing and diving crowd, while Canto Beach is where visitors can find water taxis, schooners and catamarans for transport to other regional beaches. The beaches of Armacão are where the area’s first fishermen’s houses were built, while Manguinhos Beach is a historical site where the old port built for the arrival of slaves is preserved, while Ossos Beach is where you’ll find some of Búzios’ oldest buildings. Divers and surfers might want to make a day trip to Arraial do Cabo about 23 miles away where they’ll find some of Brazil’s best diving spots, as well as excellent surfing at Brava Beach. Farther south, Florianópolis (known as Floripa among Brazilians)—the capital city of the state of Santa Catarina located on a coastal island—promises a variety of beautiful beaches spread from north to south on the island, as well as a host of ecotourism, adventure and historical tourism opportunities with fortresses, historical churches and preserved colonial houses. The best beach resort infrastructure is on the north end of the island with some of the best beach resorts in the country located there. In the east, the beaches of Mole, Moçambique, Joaquina and Campeche offer the most ideal surfing conditions, while the south features more sedate and quiet beaches near the island’s fishing communities. Just north of there is Balneário Camboriú with plenty of entertainment venues and more than 50 beaches fronting a variety of small bays and peninsulas. Farther down on the south coast, Garopaba and Imbituba offer a stunning array of bays and beaches, as well, that have become very popular with both surfers and families seeking a quiet, natureoriented vacation area. Whale watching tours are popular here

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of BRAZIL

Sun & Beach
Ecotourism & Adventure
Sports
Culture, Brazilian-Style
Itineraries
Fast Facts/Getting There

BRAZIL

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