Get out of the São Paulo frying pan and onto the fiery white sands of Juquehy. Only a two-hour drive from the city (longer by bus), it’s the ultimate weekend getaway where you can really kick back for a few days. Stupendous natural beauty and top local nosh make it a prime location for lucky devils with summer houses and visitors alike. Distractions shouldn’t be necessary, but watersports and islands trips are available for those with fidgety feet.