Widely regarded as a gastronomic mecca, the beachside spot deserves its reputation and should be everyone's first stop. The setting is magical — soft music, neutral wood decks, candlelight after sunset. You can't help but fall in love with it: all these ridiculously beautiful South Americans, eating incredible yet simple food, mostly cooked over fire, drinking caipiroskas, right on the beach. Creative sushi dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and housemade dulce de leche ice cream were consistent winners. (Contributing editor Christina Ohly literally ate seven meals in a row here).