As residents of Itamaracá, an island in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, mother and daughter duo Edna and Maria Gabrielly Dantas saw the first-hand impacts of tourism on the coastal area. Home to ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). When Brazilians have confidence that an endeavour is going to be successful, they say ‘Vai dar praia’ — literally, ‘It’s going to give ...

We all live in a world of remembered images. And my image of Brazil is Rio de Janeiro. There’s a lot more to Brazil than just Rio, of course. But say “Rio” to me, and the picture that pops to mind is ...

I surfed for the first time 15 years ago, aware of the fanaticism it stirs in many but unprepared for how my own life, already nearing its statistical midpoint and oriented around more urban pursuits, ...