South America Water sports pictures

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See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

Explore dreamlike landscapes of untamed wilderness and crystalline waters at the very southern tip of the Americas.

Spot majestic dolphins and sea turtles in the ocean near this remarkable beach town enclosed by scenic lagoons and looming cliffs.

Ride big waves in chilly waters at this Pacific coast town, which has a striking blend of ocean and rural landscapes. 

Take a leisurely stroll along the wide sandy berth of the longest beach on the archipelago in this popular surfing spot.

Adventure sports and wildlife spotting amid striking landscapes help to make the state of Mato Grosso do Sul one of Brazil’s leading ecotourism destinations.

Join surfers and nature lovers that flock year-round to the glorious beaches of this coastal town.

Encounter a range of tropical vegetation and animals in the lush terrain of this area where you will find one of the world’s largest waterfalls.

Take a boat to a natural shallow pool and cycle along the promenade in this busy beach area of bars and restaurants.

Head to the offshore pools to snorkel among colorful fish and wander around the shallow water caressing this long beach.

Adventure sports and wildlife spotting amid striking landscapes help to make the state of Mato Grosso do Sul one of Brazil’s leading ecotourism destinations.

Take a leisurely stroll along the wide sandy berth of the longest beach on the archipelago in this popular surfing spot.

Beaches, water sports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting have earned this classy resort its title as the St. Tropez of South America. 

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

Join surfers and nature lovers that flock year-round to the glorious beaches of this coastal town.

Join Brazil’s rich and famous for a day at Rio’s most stylish beach.

Join Brazil’s rich and famous for a day at Rio’s most stylish beach.