Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana
Rio’s sweeping curve of sand, backed by its distinctive mosaic promenade.
Good for: city atmosphere and seaside walks
Southern summer · December to March · travel guide
Brazil
From Rio’s famous shores to the coves of Búzios and the island of Florianópolis.
Why this destination now
Rio and Búzios combine established tourism with a choice of beaches. Florianópolis enters its busy beach season between November and March. Rain and surf still influence which beach to choose.
Editorial review: 3 October 2026. Coming southern summer 2026–27.
Rio de Janeiro
City beaches with seaside promenades, dramatic views and plenty of activity.
Búzios · Região dos Lagos
A peninsula with beaches for very different kinds of beach days.
Búzios · Região dos Lagos
Praia de João Fernandes
A small holiday beach surrounded by hills and businesses close to the water.
Good for: a cove with nearby services
Búzios · Região dos Lagos
Praia de Geribá
One of Búzios’s best-known beaches among surfers and visitors looking for a lively shore.
Good for: surfing and a broad stretch of sand
Florianópolis · Santa Catarina
Dunes and ocean beaches on the island of Santa Catarina.
Florianópolis · Santa Catarina
Praia da Joaquina
Dunes and an ocean beach known for its surfing culture.
Good for: dunes, scenery and surfing
Florianópolis · Santa Catarina
Praia do Campeche
An extensive strip of sand on the island’s east coast, facing Ilha do Campeche.
Good for: long walks and open coastline
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Reviewed on 2026-10-03. Check the latest information before travelling.