🇬🇧 Tips for going to the beach in Brazil

It is summer in the northern hemisphere and here in Curitiba it is hot today and it doesn't even seem that days ago it snowed in southern Brazil. Certainly in many parts of the world the weather is also inviting to go to the beach or the pool. So let's talk about how to go to the beach or the pool in Brazil, and if you live in another country and want to comment on how it works there, your comment is welcome. If you live in another country, Brazil has many spectacular beaches, which are worth a visit.

Let's start with the choice of swimwear.

For men, some wear nylon shorts, but I find this horrible because we get sun and with these shorts the person will have white thighs and tanned legs. And ... ok, on a daily basis we rarely see men with shorter shorts, but in any case someone is going to see this dreadful image at some point. Spare us that kind of view of hell and wear swimwear. The smaller the sun marks, the better.

A good part of women in Brazil, and I include myself among them, wants to sunbathe without leaving visible marks of tan.  There are women who are very keen to have visible bikini marks, but they are usually ordinary women from lower social classes. I suggest having at least two bikinis of different models to alternate, so as not to make any strong mark. A small, low panties and two small tops with thin straps or strapless are also a good option. I understand that, for example, thin-straps or strapless bikinis are inappropriate for those who have large breasts, which need support. I hope you are also aware of your body and look for suitable bikinis for it.

On the feet, flip flops. It is good to have at least two different models, preferably with very thin straps, so as not to have strong marks on the feet.  And don't wear makeup.

I never tried to use sun blocker, but it seems like a good option to keep the skin a more uniform color. I don't know the effect of it on skins that pick color easily, like mine. But anytime I will test.

I never traveled to the coast alone. Possibly if I were, I would look for a hotel facing the sea or with a private beach and leave all my belongings in the room, going to the beach with only my bikini and flip-flops, with nothing to hinder me from entering the water.

Going in a group, a bag with sunscreen, towel, glasses, a hat and some money or card is a good idea. A sarong or shorts to go to a restaurant or go out after the beach is also very useful. In Brazil it is common to see street vendors on the beach offering a variety of products, and having cash on hand makes it easier for impulse purchases of such products. There are also kiosks and restaurants on the beaches or close to them, in coastal cities better structured to receive tourists, and a good business structure that can meet the needs of a tourist.  Even swimwear you can buy in these cities, if you wish. But there are coastal destinations without such facilities, so check before packing.

In the case of clubs, many accept visitors. It is good to check if the clubs in the city you intend to visit accept visitors and how to access them. The tips on how to dress are the same. It is worth checking the structure of each club, if you go alone, to see if there are lockers with keys for you to leave your things while enjoying the local structure (swimming pools, sports courts, sauna, etc.). Hey, finnish people, I only went to a public sauna once (at a club in Brazil) and people were wearing swimsuits. You can shock someone if you go naked. Take care.

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Nycka, the Nomad