Búzios (Armação dos Búzios)
Búzios is a resort on the peninsula of the same name, an ideal place to experience elegance and comfort combined with the charming atmosphere of a traditional fishing town. It is often compared to St. Tropez for its magnificent beaches, picturesque buildings and tropical sophistication.
General Information
Buzios is only a two-hour drive from Rio de Janeiro, so many people here take a break from the excesses of the famed carnival city. But at the same time, Buzios boasts an abundance of restaurants, stores, golf courses, water sports and nightlife – just the thing if you want to experience the Brazilian knack for enjoying life.
.Buzios is considered Rio’s best beach resort, and many celebrities both local and international have built villas here – the tradition was started by Brigitte Bardot, who visited the town in 1964. Despite a touch of trendy glamor, Buzios has managed to retain much of the charm of a fishing village.
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Buzios has over 20 gorgeous beaches that descend to the clear waters of the blue ocean. They contrast extremely effectively with the surrounding landscape, teeming with exotic plants.
Buzios, or Armação de Buzios, is located on an elongated peninsula fringed by beaches protruding into the clear waters of the Atlantic. The stunning beaches offer everything from swimming and diving to lazy lounging in trendy cafes.
.As well as water sports and endless white sandy beaches, Buzios offers a lively nightlife, and the restaurants and buzzing bars of Rua das Perdas are the best places to see and be seen.
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