14 of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil

It's no surprise that a bikini cut is named after Brazil - the country is not only rife with beautiful beaches, those beaches are also a huge part of its culture, especially in Rio.

Beaches are where locals congregate - they sunbathe, surf, and play beach volleyball, but they also hit the shores to work out, eat, and drink. Brazil's beaches have some of the world's liveliest boardwalks, and feature some of the best - and best looking - people watching.

Here are 14 of the best beaches in Brazil.