Discover the 20 most popular Brazilian beaches on Instagram!

The ideal beach for the perfect photo! Yes, this type of requirement is considered by many tourists who love to show off photos from their rest days. Not surprisingly, research identified the 20 most popular Brazilian beaches on Instagram (and we tell you in this post)!

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Created by the language platform Preply, the national ranking considered more than 130 Brazilian beaches highlighted in Visit Brasil, portal country's tourism official. To reach the verdict, the research analyzed the number of publications on the portal's social network that used the hashtag named after the beach.

Spoiler (expected?): The most posted coastal destinations are in the Northeast! Check out the list and, perhaps, get inspired for your next vacation or holiday trip.

The most popular Brazilian beaches on Instagram

10th – Praia do Madeiro, Rio Grande do Norte

Publications: 72,725 – A Madeiro Beach It is one of the most famous in Pipa and is recognized as one of the best in Brazil. The beauty is unquestionable: lots of greenery, cliffs in the background and a delicious sea, which caters to surfers as well as swimmers and children. The strip of sand has restaurants and bars, chair, umbrella and kayak rental services.

Check out the 5 hotels most booked by our readers in Praia da Pipa

9th – Praia do Sono, Paraty (Rio de Janeiro)

Publications: 78,787 – A favorite among tourists looking for wild and deserted beaches, the Sleep Beach it is a true local paradise. With a long strip of sand, preserved vegetation and a paradisiacal view, it becomes the desire of many travelers who arrive in Paraty. Praia do Sono gives access to neighboring Antigos and Antiguinhos and, a little further away, Ponta Negra Beach.

Read more in our Paraty Guide.

8th – Joaquina Beach, Florianópolis (Santa Catarina)

Publications: 86,918 – A Joaquina It is one of the best beaches in Floripa! It has dunes, strong waves for surfers and, depending on sea conditions, it may have a calmer section for those with children — it all depends on the location where you decide to enjoy the sea. The place is often used for surfing championships because of the strong waves and has the support of lifeguards.

Read more in our Florianópolis Guide.

7th – Ponta Negra Beach, Natal (Rio Grande do Norte)

Publications: 87,244 – Christmas and its surroundings have many beaches and this is the most desired space by tourists who visit the city on vacation. The truth is that the biggest Christmas star in this regard is Black tip. It's not just the best beach; It is also the trendiest neighborhood in Natal. Anyone going for tourism cannot find a better place. On the beach there are several kiosks that offer a good structure, and in the streets close to the sea there are several shops and restaurants.

Read more in our Christmas Guide.

6th – Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro)

Publications: 122,746 – Ipanema, a neighboring neighborhood of Copacabana, is located in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The upscale neighborhood has one of the most beautiful beaches in the city, popular with young people. When visiting the place, be sure to take in the view of Morro Dois Irmãos, walk along the boardwalk drinking coconut water and admire the sunset from Pedra do Arpoador. Renting a bike nearby is also an idea for a trip.

Check out the 5 hotels most booked by our readers in Rio de Janeiro

5th – Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro)

Publications: 147,424 – Copacabana It is one of the most emblematic beaches in Brazil! It became famous and today is one of the biggest points of interest in Rio de Janeiro. Its greenish, icy waters are a refuge from the heat in the city in summer.

Read more in our Rio de Janeiro Guide.

4th – Pipa Beach, Tibau do Sul (Rio Grande do Norte)

Pipa Beach, Brazil

Publications: 150,695 – A Pipa Beach It is one of the most complete Brazilian destinations for those looking to spend their holidays by the sea. The climate is summer practically all year round, and there are beaches for the most varied tastes: with good infrastructure, more isolated, surrounded by greenery, cliffs, with calm seas and warm waters, natural pools and waves.

Read more in our Christmas Guide.

3rd – Boa Viagem Beach, Recife (Pernambuco)

Publications: 172,059 – “I remember the pretty girl on Boa Viagem beach”. Famous for Alceu Valença's music and its beauty, the Boa Viagem beach is the most famous in Recife and has great facilities for tourists. The place is quite busy; When the weather is favorable, it is common to see bathers and people exercising.

Read more in our Recife Guide.

2nd – Iracema Beach, Fortaleza (Ceará)

Publications: 222,793 – A Iracema Beach, on the urban edge of Fortaleza, is one of the city's main beaches. It has an underground part, is well known for hosting large events, is located in an area close to the city center and close to nightclubs. In this region there are points of interest such as the Statue of Iracema, Espigão, which has a beautiful view of Fortaleza, and the Ponte dos Ingleses.

Check out the 5 hotels most booked by our readers in Fortaleza

1st – Praia do Futuro, Fortaleza (Ceará)

Publications: 315,008 – A Future beach is the most famous beach in Strength and a place that you cannot miss when visiting the city. With green sea, a long stretch of sand and stronger waves than on the stretch of Avenida Beira-Mar beach, this beach is chosen by many natives to practice sports such as kitesurfing and surfing, in addition to being home to the famous beach huts. It is also great for diving and does not have cold waters like in the south of the country.

Read more in our Fortaleza Guide.

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