Beach Holidays in South America
Beaches
The world's best city beaches
Liz Porter From Bondi to Berlin, here are the best beaches to be found within the boundaries of major cities.
Uruguay
Hot spot of serious cool
For some, Punta del Este is party central, but for others it's a place that marches to its own drumbeat, writes Aaron Peasley.
Brazil
City of beaches, bodies and banging drums
From the sexy beaches and clubs to the dangerous slums, Larissa Ham is electrified by the energy of Rio de Janeiro.
Life aquatic
Stretching out on the world's most unusual beaches
Our writers stretch out on some of the world's most unusual beaches, from quirky to quaint, bizarre to beautiful.
Photo galleries
Photos
Summer arrives early in Rio
Locals and tourist flock to Rio de Janeiro's famous beaches as summer arrives early and temperatures soar.
Rio sizzles into summer
Thousands of people crowd Rio de Janeiro's famous Ipanema and Copacabana beaches as hot weather hits.
