If You're NearbyBeachesSurfingRainforest

Itacaré

A surf town where the Atlantic rainforest meets the sea, with jungle trails to hidden coves and waterfalls.

Photo: Teles · Public domain
Best Time to Go
Sep–Mar
Our full guide to Itacaré is being written. It's on the Northeast Brazil list as If You're Nearby.

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Must-See
Cities · UNESCO

Salvador

Bahia
About 96 miles away

The heart of Afro-Brazilian culture, with a colorful old town, capoeira and drums.

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Worth a Detour
Beaches · Islands

Morro de São Paulo

Bahia
About 62 miles away

A car-free village on Tinharé island, with a string of numbered beaches, a clifftop lighthouse and lively nights.

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Must-See
Cities · UNESCO

Rio de Janeiro

About 657 miles away

The most spectacular city setting anywhere, with Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana and Ipanema.

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The Full Short List

Northeast Brazil

Salvador, sand dunes and island beaches.

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