Discovering Naturism in Brazil

n Brazil, it means ‘come back often’ – a phrase echoed by one enterprising naturist couple.

Thiago and Gi live in João Pessoa, in the northeastern region of Brazil, and have been promoting the naturist lifestyle on social media since 2018. Paul Rouse finds out more.

It seems that you literally ‘discovered’ naturism?

Early in our relationship, we had an experience that changed our lives: a visit to Tambaba Beach, about 20km south of where we live. For those who don’t know, this beach is divided into two parts: one where people remain clothed and another, beyond a rise, reserved for naturism.

We decided to venture across and experience the sensation of swimming completely naked. Once we crossed the divide, we were greeted by stunning, almost untouched nature that left us in awe. That genuine connection with the environment was unique, but it didn’t stop there.

We made some great friends that day, many of whom were members of a local naturist association accredited by the Brazilian Federation of Naturism.

And you were hooked?

The warmth and camaraderie of these people was so remarkable that we decided to return several times and eventually became part of that community.

A few months later, during a naturist event, we celebrated our wedding, also naked, in harmony with the lifestyle we had embraced. Today, naturism is something we practise as second nature, integrating it into our daily lives and strengthening our connection with nature and ourselves.

Social media helps you share your passion with the rest of the world…

Nudity is a natural part of our lives. At home, we feel comfortable without clothes, and we practise naturism in several designated areas in Brazil.

Inspired by our connection with the lifestyle, we decided to create an Instagram account to share our journey and promote the practice. Our goal was to promote the eight official naturist beaches in Brazil, as well as clubs and informal areas that follow the same philosophy.

But it’s not always that easy?

Despite our good intentions and keeping within the rules, our accounts have been repeatedly deleted by the platform. Even as you’re reading this, we can’t guarantee that our Instagram account will be viewable.

Outlets such as X have a more open mind. We also make no excuses for starting an account on OnlyFans. Some naturists think this doesn’t reflect the true ethos of naturism, but we felt we needed a way to get our message across.

Which is?

Whenever we visited a naturist beach, we would take photos. Our friends who don’t practise naturism were always curious and would ask us lots of questions. Some made humorous comments, while others showed genuine interest. That’s how we came up with the idea of creating the Casal Naturista project.

We post about our lifestyle, as simple as that, and welcome any network where our photos are not censored or deleted. They are nude photos without sexual content, taken in a variety of naturist places in Brazil.

It’s not complicated. Or at least it shouldn’t be.

So what are your favourite destinations?

Tambaba Beach, of course, and the Macuxi Territory Environmental Reserve, both located in the state of Paraíba. But we try to travel further afield as often as we can.

What is life actually like for naturists in Brazil?

Contrary to what many might imagine when looking at photographs of our beaches or carnivals, Brazil is actually a rather conservative country.

With a strong influence from Catholicism and Evangelical Protestantism, nudity is still viewed with considerable prejudice. For example, topless sunbathing is prohibited on all beaches, and naturism is officially allowed on only eight beaches throughout the country.

However, Brazil’s climate, with sunshine and warm waters almost year-round, is an open invitation to naturism. The lush natural environment and preserved areas make the experience even more special.

Additionally, those who practise naturism in Brazil tend to be welcoming and friendly, always eager to make friends and provide an unforgettable experience.

One of the biggest challenges we face is convincing public policymakers to invest in naturism and promote it internationally. Unfortunately, Brazil is still not part of the global naturist tourism circuit, and few people know that our country offers incredible opportunities for those who want to experience this connection with nature.

How commercially viable is Casal Naturista? And what’s next for you?

We never intended to make money from it. Naturism in Brazil is not a commercial practice, and many companies prefer not to associate their names with it. The project therefore became a hobby for us—something we do for pleasure.

Despite the challenges, we plan to continue promoting naturism. We hope that, in the future, it will become more widely accepted here in Brazil and around the world, and that our country will receive more investment in this area.

We also want to let international tourists know more about the natural beauty Brazil has to offer. Hopefully, our images will help spread the word.

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