Nude places in Brazil
Clothing-optional and nude-friendly listings in Brazil. Brazil has 14 verified clothing-optional places in our directory, mostly beaches (8) spread along the coast from Bahia to Rio Grande do Sul, plus a handful of inland clubs, campgrounds, and a resort. Unlike Spain, nudity in Brazil is legally confined to a short list of officially recognized naturist beaches — most of what's listed here sits within, or is directly tied to, one of those designated areas.
Cities
- Balneário Camboriú (1)
- Búzios (1)
- Conde (1)
- Entre Rios (1)
- Extrema (Estr. da Cachoeira, s/n, Salto) (1)
- Florianópolis (eastern Ilha de Santa Catarina) (1)
- Guaratinguetá (Sítio Esperança, Estrada do Rincão, between Guará and Cunha-SP) (1)
- Linhares (1)
- Manaus (1)
- near Massarandupió, Entre Rios (1)
- Palhoça (1)
- Rio de Janeiro (1)
- Santo Antônio do Descoberto (1)
- Taquara (1)
Upcoming events here
2 upcoming clothing-optional events in Brazil.
Confirmed datesSep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Nat-Paraná naturist site, Mandirituba, PR · Mandirituba · Paraná
Lual de Primavera (Nat-Paraná Spring Gathering) is a naturist gathering/festival weekend in Nat-Paraná naturist site, Mandirituba, PR, Mandirituba, Paraná, Brazil, scheduled for Sep 25–27, 2026. Annual FBrN-affiliated regional gathering, listed on FBrN's 2026 calendar.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
Last checked Aug 2026
Expected — not confirmed2026-09
Praia de Tambaba, Conde, PB · Conde · Paraíba
XIII ENNN & XVII (17º) Tambaba Open de Surf Naturista is a naturist festival + nude surf competition in Praia de Tambaba, Conde, PB, Conde, Paraíba, Brazil, expected around 2026-09. Annual, historically first weekend of September (15th ed.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
Last checked Aug 2026
Listings
Beach · Linhares, Espírito Santo, BR
Barra Seca Naturist Beach is a remote naturist beach in Linhares, Espirito Santo, on Brazil's southeastern coast, reached via a stretch of coastline with limited development. Its isolation is part of the draw for naturists seeking a quieter Atlantic beach experience.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Resort · Taquara, Rio Grande do Sul, BR
Colina do Sol is a large, long-established naturist village in Taquara, Rio Grande do Sul, and is one of southern Brazil's major naturist centers, with lodging, camping, and recreational facilities on an extensive property. It draws visitors from across the state and neighboring Uruguay and Argentina.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Campground · near Massarandupió, Entre Rios, Bahia, BR
Ecovila / Ecoparque da Mata is a naturist ecovillage/campground in near Massarandupió, Entre Rios, Bahia, Brazil, where clothing is optional. Naturist community/lodging adjacent to Praia de Massarandupió (already catalogued as a separate beach entry); founded by naturism pioneer Waldo Andrade.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Event venue · Manaus, Amazonas, BR
GRAÚNA – Grupo Amazônico União Naturista is a naturist association (organizes river/jungle outings, no fixed venue) in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, where clothing is optional. One of the only organized naturist groups in the Brazilian Amazon; periodic river/jungle naturist meetups rather than one fixed site.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, BR
Olho de Boi Beach is a public beach in Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where nudity is customary/tolerated though not formally designated. Small cove with difficult access.
- Tolerated / customary
- Adults only
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · Palhoça, Santa Catarina, BR
Pedras Altas Beach is a public naturist beach in Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil, where clothing is optional. Check local access and association guidance.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Club · Santo Antônio do Descoberto, Goiás, BR
PLANAT – Clube Naturista Planalto Central (Paraíso das Cascatas) is a naturist club in Santo Antônio do Descoberto, Goiás, Brazil, where clothing is optional. Near Brasília/Federal District despite the "Planalto Central" name; hosts monthly member gatherings.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · Florianópolis (eastern Ilha de Santa Catarina), Santa Catarina, BR
Praia da Galheta is a beach in Florianópolis (eastern Ilha de Santa Catarina), Santa Catarina, Brazil, where nudity is customary/tolerated though not formally designated. Legal status actively disputed as of 2025-2026 (council bill to re-legalize nudism vs.
- Tolerated / customary
- Audience not stated
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · Entre Rios, Bahia, BR
Praia de Massarandupio is a naturist beach on Bahia's Linha Verde coast in Entre Rios, Brazil, and is one of the best-known clothing-optional beaches in the country's northeast. Coconut palms and dunes back a long stretch of Atlantic coastline here.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · Conde, Paraíba, BR
Praia de Tambaba, in Conde, Paraíba, was one of the first officially designated naturist beaches in Brazil and remains one of the country's best-known clothing-optional destinations. The beach is split by a rocky headland into a naturist cove and a separate clothed section, with nudity expected rather than merely optional within the designated naturist area.
- Nudity required
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BR
Praia do Abricó is a public naturist beach in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where clothing is optional. Only official naturist beach in Rio de Janeiro city.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, BR
Praia do Pinho, near Balneário Camboriú in Santa Catarina, is widely credited as Brazil's first officially designated nude beach, dating back to the early 1980s. Its official status and operating rules have shifted at various points over the decades due to legal and municipal disputes, so current policy is worth confirming rather than assuming from its long history.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
About nude and clothing-optional places in Brazil
Is nudity legal on Brazilian beaches?
Public nudity is illegal in Brazil outside a short list of municipally or state-recognized naturist beaches. Long-running examples include Praia do Pinho in Santa Catarina (generally cited as Brazil's first officially recognized naturist beach), Praia de Tambaba in Paraíba, and Praia do Abricó in Rio de Janeiro. Recognition and enforcement have been contested at some sites in recent years, so status can shift — check each listing's notes before visiting.
| Region | Listings |
|---|---|
| Santa Catarina | 3 |
| Bahia | 2 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 2 |
| Espírito Santo | 1 |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 1 |
| Amazonas | 1 |
| Goiás | 1 |
| Paraíba | 1 |
| Minas Gerais | 1 |
| São Paulo | 1 |
What is Praia do Pinho?
Praia do Pinho, near Balneário Camboriú in Santa Catarina, is widely cited as Brazil's first officially recognized naturist beach, dating to the 1980s, and remains one of the country's best-known naturist destinations.
Frequently asked questions about naturism in Brazil
Which Brazilian state has the most naturist beaches in this directory?
Santa Catarina, with 3 listings on the southern coast, including Praia do Pinho and Praia da Galheta.
Are naturist clubs in Brazil open to visitors, or members only?
It varies by club. Some, like PLANAT in Goiás, run as membership associations; others accept day visitors. Check each listing's access model before planning a visit.
Sources
- Planet Nude — Brazil's nude beaches are being defended beach by beach — checked 2026-08-28
Related guides
- Brazil's Naturist Beaches and Resorts Guide
Brazil's officially designated naturist beaches and naturist clubs, verified individually — Tambaba, Massarandupio, Pinho, Abrico and the federation-affiliated inland clubs.
Frequently asked questions
How many clothing-optional places are in Brazil?
We currently publish 14 verified clothing-optional listings in Brazil, plus 2 upcoming clothing-optional events. Each listing shows the date we last checked it.
What kinds of clothing-optional places are in Brazil?
Our Brazil listings include 8 beaches, 2 resorts, 2 campgrounds, 1 event venues.
Are there nude beaches in Brazil?
Yes — Brazil has 8 clothing-optional beaches in our directory. Each listing states its own specific nudity policy, since not all of them are the same.