The Most Beautiful Beaches In South America
The jungle, the mountains, and the enormous rivers come to mind when you think about South America’s natural wonders. But the continent also boasts beaches that can match with any in the globe thanks to its more than 30,000 kilometers of beachfront and hot, tropical weather. We have collected a number of the top beaches in South America, ranging from the vivid beaches of Brazil to the Caribbean coastlines of Colombia and from the most well-known beaches to the most stunning hidden coves.
 Baia do Sancho, Brazil
How would you rate Baia do Sancho? Because it was so good, TripAdvisor declared it the best beach in the world. That title wasn’t merely thought up by someone in the TripAdvisor editing room at random. It was based on all the excellent reviews received over a year from visitors. Tourists frequently claim it is unbeatable because of its pristine sand, crystal-clear green water, and coral reef.
Anakena Beach, Chile
One of the island’s two sand beaches is Anakena. Rocks formed by volcanic eruptions make up most of the island’s coast. Palm trees, coconut palms, and the renowned moai statues of the island border the beach. After spending the day learning about the history of the island, you may unwind with a picnic beneath the palms or spend some time in the sun on the pristine sand.
Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay, Ecuador
Galapagos Beach is the place to go if you like being near sea life when you go to the beach. The beach is called Turtle Beach because sea turtles like to hang out there. Galapagos birds and sea lions, flamingos, pelicans, marine iguanas, and flamingos. The Lava Tunnels are close to the beaches. They were made by volcanoes in the area many years ago.
Punta Tombo, Argentina
Even though there are nice sand beaches and outcroppings of rock at Punta Tombo, the major attraction is the penguins. Between 500,000 and 1,000,000 Magellanic Penguins return to this area annually from September to April to breed and raise their young. Visitors can walk among them, but they shouldn’t touch them.
San Bartolo, Peru
San Bartolo is a busy beach town on Peru’s Pacific Coast. It is only an hour’s drive south of Lima and has one of the most famous places to surf in South America, the Penascal, just reef break. The town is on a hill that looks out over an ovular beach with many tourist attractions and things to do. It’s pretty much a surfer’s dream.
Shell Beach, Guyana
As you could have guessed, the name of Shell Beach comes from the animals that come there. From March to August, big sea turtles come out of the water every evening to lay their eggs. Shell Beach is 90 miles long and is made up of nine different beaches that are all connected. Turtles have been left beneath billions of shell pieces over the years. These shell pieces cover the coastline of Guyana and provide natural protection for baby turtles that hatch here.
Jericoacoara, Brazil
Brazilians often say that Jericoacoara, a fishing town, has the best beach in Brazil, and the Washington Post has designated it among the ten best beaches in the world many times. People come from all over to see Pedra Furada, a rock creation shaped by the sea over thousands of years. The beaches are surrounded by lakes, sand that hasn’t been explored, and huge hills. Jericoacoara is also a well-known place for sports. People come worldwide to do kitesurfing, windsurfing, sandboarding, and capoeira.
Punta Del Este, Uruguay
Even though Punta Del Este is a city, choosing just one beach from the 13 that line its shores would be pointless. This city was built to make people happy. You can swim, lay out in the sunlight, or just hang out with your kids on the beach, among many other things. Among them even has a big hand made of sand sticking out of it! If you like drinking on the beach, a yacht dock and shopping boulevards with restaurants and bars will keep you busy for days.
Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Tayrona, Colombia
On this attractive beach, you can sit in a chair or ride a horse along the shore. You might also see Titi monkeys, black howlers, and maybe even a cat along the bush. Wildlife is a big draw, but surfing is also very popular. Since there are strong riptides here, only surfers should try it.
Ilha de Santa Catarina, Brazil
The people who live here call this island Floripa, and it has 42 different beaches, so there’s something for everyone. In the north, there is a touristy area with modern lodgings, calmer water, and things to do with your family. But down south is where all the fun is. The surfers favor this side of the island because the beaches are rougher, and the waves are bigger and more fun.
