After adventures in the Amazon or exploring its sprawling cities, holidaymakers in Brazil have ample opportunity to do little more than lie on a towel and pitch up a parasol on its soft sandy shores.

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). When Brazilians have confidence that an endeavour is going to be successful, they say ‘Vai dar praia’ — literally, ‘It’s going to give ...

When Brazilians have confidence that an endeavour is going to be successful, they say ‘Vai dar praia’ — literally, ‘It’s going to give beach’. Few countries’ cultures are so closely entwined with sun, ...

Why are more South Africans choosing Brazil for their summer holidays? From easier flights to visa-free travel and ...

A walkway to a busy beach in Arraial do Cabo. Take a boat tour that stops at turquoise coves and remote beaches like Ilha do Farol and Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia. Watch the sun rise over distant ...

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Home to both the world’s largest rainforest and mightiest waterfall — the Amazon and Iguazu Falls, respectively — Brazil is a place of superlatives when it comes to natural wonders, from flooded sand ...