Buzios

Just 105 miles from Rio de Janeiro, a pleasant 2-hour trip takes you to the peninsula of Búzios, whose more than 20 magnificent beaches and crystal-clear water contrast with the exuberantly sculptured landscape and exotic vegetation, which a prodigal "Mother Nature" has privileged with a wonderful year-round summer.

Originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, this happy mixture of many bloods prospered and became a picturesque fishing village, elected one of the 10 most beautiful areas in the world, famous for its unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony, incredible beauty and sophisticated boutiques and restaurants frequented by discerning visitors who come from all over the world to savour its magic.

With more than 26 beaches that have a diversity of beauty never seen before, this small peninsula resembles a small island. It`s today a sophisticated beach resort with very active night life. Off season Búzios becomes a paradise for those who appreciate fine restaurants, arts and ecology. Búzios began its up scale resort with Brigitte Bardot in the 60's.

The area of Brazil-Buzios includes Armação de Buzios, dozens of beaches and several islands. As regards its geography, the Buzios region is a volcanic peninsula of 8 km long where hills “morros” plunge into the sea to form cliffs, caves and small beaches. Surrounding Buzios, there is a great amount of small rocky islands, quite attractive to practice scuba diving or snorkeling.

There are a few long and vast beaches in Buzios, Geribá, João Fernandes and Ferradura are the best ones. For nature lovers, there is a great amount of secluded small beaches without any infrastructure, where it is peaceful and quiet during the high season.