Buzios, Brazil

Only two hours north of Rio de Janeiro, Buzios is a popular get away for locals to escape the crowded metropolis.  I felt I was in paradise!

ILhabela, Brazil

Lies just off the coast of Brazil, a little more than 200 miles south of Rio de Janeiro.  This is the largest of the islands.  Along with the other two main islands, Buzios and Vitoria and half a dozen islets, the entire archipelago is home to around 28, 000 residents.  With mile of inviting beaches, a coastal rainforest and some 400 cooling waterfalls, Ilhabela is a paradise for the outdoor lovers.

Santos, Brazil

A little over 40 miles from Sao Paulo on the island of Sao Vincente lies the city of Santos.  It was considered the most important port in Brazil.  Along with being  a major center for the coffee industry, tourism is now the second most important economic activity.  Four and a half mile long garden was planted along the beach.  Most of  the photos were taken while visiting those gardens along the beach.