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Without all the fame of its decane Copacabana, Ipanema Beach, in the borough with the same name, in a very short time became as well known as its older sister, and nowadays is the prefered beach of cariocas who are in and of tourists too.

Well known all over the world, Copacabana beach is, automatically, the very first beach that all foreign visitors go to see. Surely, actually, it is mainly to visit one of the city's post cards, because in the week-ends and on holidays the beach is very crowded.

Jericoacoara, in Ceara's West Coast, is said to be one of Brazil's most beautiful beaches, as the American newspaper Washington Post published (March, 15, 1987). Come and discover this old fishermen little town. More on Jericoacoara

Other pearl of Brazil's paradises: Fernando de Noronha Islands. To keep these islands preserved, they are declared Environment Protected Area. Visitors pay a preservation tax and tourism is limited. More on FN Islands

Part of the Discovery Coast of Bahia, Porto Seguro and its neighbouring beaches have always been the prefered ones of those who love Brazil's beautiful beaches, specially during the Carnival.

The Genipabu beach, in the Natal's neighbourhood, in Rio Grande do Norte State, is one of the most prefered for lovers of good beaches: dunes and lagoons complete the landscape.

Porto de Galinhas and its natural swiming pools has become in a few years one of the most cheerful beaches of Pernambuco State. It is veary easy to get there because the beach is not far away from Recife.

The so called Beach of the Frenchman, Praia do Francês, in Maceió, the capital of Alagoas State (AL) attracts many visitors. The lagoons of Maceió and those along the seaside are also some reasons for that preference.

Last Update: Dec. 26, 2004
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