Praia: Encoxada

Brazilians know that the "dry sand" gets smaller as the day goes on. Don't set up your chair right at the water's edge if the tide is rising, or you'll find yourself squeezed against your neighbors.

Most organized beaches have informal "aisles" created by the umbrella renters. Use these to move around rather than stepping over people's towels. encoxada praia

In Brazilian Portuguese, "encoxar" generally means to press one’s hip or body against another. On a beach, this happens in three main contexts: Brazilians know that the "dry sand" gets smaller

During beach-side "blocos" (street parties), the atmosphere is high-energy and flirtatious. Here, physical proximity is often accepted as part of the celebration. encoxada praia