Some of the best beaches in the world are found in coastal South America, with its georgeous tropical climate. What is the best beach in South America?
1. Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema Beach, Brazil
The most famous beach in South America, and one of the most famous in the world, is Ipanema beach in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Lying on the Atlantic coast of Brazil, it features breathtaking emerald waters and white sands. Not a typical South America beach resort, it is frequented mainly by cariocas (locals from Rio de Janeiro), as opposed to tourists. It is a social beach, with designated sporting areas and widely available alcoholic drinks such as beer, cachaca (a Brazilian rum made from sugar cane), as well as Caipirinha (cachaca or vodka mixed with ice, sugar, and crushed lime).
Ipanema beach is often referred to as “the sexiest beach in the world” where the young and beautiful go to show off their bodies and appreciate others’.
2. Parque Nacional Tayrona, Colombia
Ecohabs en Colombia
If you are looking for something more peaceful and secluded with beach houses, South America’s loveliest place is the Tayrona National Park near Santa Marta, Columbia. It consists of 37,000 acres of beaches, reef, mangroves, and traditional Indian lands with ruins. The views are universally reported to be spectacular.
Accomodation is available for a wide range of tourist budgets, including hammocks for US$5 a night, a room in cabanas (cabins or beach houses) for around $35 per night, or luxury “Ecohabs” for around $200 per night. Aside from the cabanas, mid-range accomodation is decidedly lacking.
3. Gardner Bay, Isla Espanola, Galapagos Islands
There are countless breathtaking Galapagos Islands Beach Resorts, so many that it’s difficult to choose one for inclusion on this list. But just for example, one of them is Gardner Bay, on the Isla Espanola in the Galapagos Islands. In addition to being a gorgeous white sand tropical beach, it is also home to iguanas, turtles, pelicans, sea lions, albatrosses, and other fascinating spiecies to behold.
Because of the presence of such extensive wildlife, entry is only permitted when accompanied by a ranger. But Gardner Bay is well worth the visit if you can arrange it.
4. El Agua, Venezuela
Playa El Agua, Venezuela
Another stunningly beautiful beach in South America is El Agua beach, on Isla Margarita in the Caribbean Sea off the shore of Venezuela. Locals claim that this beach boasts sunshine 11 months of the year. Here you can sea picturesque postcard views, exactly how you imagine a tropical beach to look, white whites sands, palm trees, and emerald ocean.
5. Praia do Forte Eco Resort, Brazil
Another amazing beach lies within Praia do Forte Eco Resort near Salvador (famous for the Salvador Carnaval) in Brazil. One of the best and most luxurious South America beach resorts, Praia do Forte is often called the perfect honeymoon destination. With perfectly manicured resort grounds and wildlife such as iguanas left free to roam, your surroundings are both elegant yet natural. The hotel facilities and restaurant all receive fantastic reviews. It is also known for being one of the most family-friendly beach resorts in South America.
There are literally countless other amazing beaches and beach resorts in South America. These are simply a few recommended highlights to see if you have the chance. But even if you travel somewhere far from the above destinations, you will find gorgeous sand and surf in South America.
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