With its clear waters, white sand, proximity to some of Brazil's best nightlife, and perfect sunsets every day, it's no wonder Praia de Boa Viagem is one of Northern Brazil's most popular beach destinations. Just looking at photos of this hot spot is enough to make you want to get out your credit card and book your flights. But there's a dark side to this gorgeous stretch of ocean.
Praia de Boa Viagem is one of the planet's most dangerous places to go swimming, but you would never guess just by looking at it. It is notorious for frequent shark attacks, with more than one third of them ending in painful and terrifying death. All the best restaurants and nightclubs in the world wouldn't be able to make us go swimming in these waters, even if they are absolutely stunning.