Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. William Peixinho / Getty Images An aerial view of Ubatuba, one of Brazil's quieter coastal retreats drawing retirees seeking ...

PALIMIU, Brazil—As two helicopters from Brazil’s environmental agency Ibama and the police landed in a clearing in the heart of the Amazon, the hard-bitten men who make a living illegally panning for ...

Mirror Beach in Porto Seguro, Brazil, is known for its calm turquoise waters, golden sand, and lush tropical surroundings.

Such a portrayal is synonymous with famed pieces of shoreline like Copacabana or Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro – but with over ...