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9 Best Beaches in South America

Shantanu Godase
South America is blessed with many beautiful beaches. Be it surfing, partying or relaxing, South American beaches cater to all types of avid beach-lovers. Here is a list of some of the must-visit beaches in South America.
Lopes Mendes Beach, Brazil
Situated in Brazil, it is considered as one of the most beautiful beaches. Its edges are surrounded by almond trees, making it a fabulous place for resting. This crystal-clear beach stretches up to 3 km. The waves and shallow water make it a perfect surfing spot.
Shell Beach, Guyana
Extending approximately 145 km, it is the best site for turtle lovers. The beach is situated on the Atlantic coast of Guyana.
Shell Beach serves as the nesting site for four out of the eight species of turtles (leather back, green, hawksbill and olive ridley).
The gorgeous Joaquina beach is a popular spot for surfing. The city of Florianopolis is famous for its beaches, and out them, this beach is perhaps the most stunning. If you are looking for a beach with sunshine, sand dunes and good vibes, you need to visit here, without a second thought.
Joaquina, Brazil
Mancora, Peru
Situated in the sunny regions of Peru, Mancora is famous for its open-air restaurants. It is the perfect destination for the wave lovers during summers. Dozens of resorts with best seafood and international flavors are available to make your day. The long sandy beach is best for a good walk.
It is a paradise beach in Brazil, where travelers with a weekend plan end up with week-long plans. Here, water is shallow, thus not ideal for swimming. The sand dunes and the various snacking options add to its bonus points.
Jericoacoara, Brazil
A white coral sand beach situated in Chile. Surrounded with palm trees, this beach gives soothing opportunity to rest and relax.
Anakena Beach, Chile
Morning is the best time to visit this beach. Beautiful sand with shadows of island’s well-known moai statues, make it a stunning beach. This beach has served as a backdrop for many films.
Situated in Magdalena, Columbia, it is on the northeast Caribbean coast. Rewarded the title of prettiest beaches of Columbia, it is an undeveloped tropical paradise. It is considered as the best beach in Tayrona.
EI Cabo San Juan Beach, Columbia
A fishing pier divides this beach into two parts, thus serves as one of the biggest attractions. Even celebrities visit Cabo Blanco to get such a fishing experience. Children are not allowed to swim due to the strong waves, but it’s a great place to rest and relax.
Cabo Blanco, Peru
A 2 km long beach with big rock mounds along its shores, Playa Almejal is a quiet place to relax. Waves here are good for surfing rather than swimming.
Playa Almejal, Columbia
A turtle conservation project is in operation at this beach. One can spend hours with wonderful scenery all around. It is one of the most-visited beaches.