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Just beyond the edges of one of the largest cities on the planet, a stretch of ancient rainforest and coastline lies mostly unknown to international travelers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Copacabana Beach in the upmarket neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro is perhaps the most iconic beach of Brazil — for good reason.

After adventures in the Amazon or exploring its sprawling cities, holidaymakers in Brazil have ample opportunity to do little more than lie on a towel and pitch up a parasol on its soft sandy shores.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. São Paulo state's stunning coastline doesn't make many international travelers' itineraries. But it should. Itamambuca beach in ...