Our favourite beach experiences in South America

With a long and unique coastline that includes stretches on the Caribbean, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, South America is home to some world-class beaches. Countries like Brazil, Ecuador and Colombia are particularly noted for their luxury beach holidays that travellers can enjoy all year round. Let our Lightfoot Travel specialists customise an itinerary that allows you to take in the best of the continent’s sun, sand, and sea.

Best known for the sweeping sands of Ipanema and Copacabana, Brazil’s extensive Atlantic coastline offers a variety of luxury resorts with sea views and swaying palm trees at every turn. Seek out lesser-known beaches like those in Paraty and Trancoso.

Fronting both the Caribbean and the Pacific, Colombia is blessed with endless white sands and enticing islands. Cartagena is not only a buzzing city, but it’s also surrounded by some stunning beaches such as Playa Blanca, Castillogrande and the Rosario Islands which lie just off the coast.