Destinations-Buzios

Buzios is a trendy upper-class beach resort, 2 hours east from Rio. It is a tranquil and very safe destination. With its superb location on a peninsula, it has beaches on 3 sides. Buzios became famous in the sixties, when Brigitte Bardot and her boyfriend spent some time in the former fishermans' village. Since then Buzios has attracted many visitors with its natural beauty. There are many boutiques, restaurants, bars and all kinds of pousadas. The most popular beach among international tourists is the Praia Joao Fernando. Buzios' main attractions are its beaches. There is a (cheap) boat taxi service connecting most beaches (among others, between the Praia Joao Fernando and the central beach.

• ACCESS ROUTES
  Buzios is easily accessible from Rio de Janeiro , only two hours by bus. Transfers to the international airport in pool and private service. There are direct bus connections with Rio and Sao Paulo.
• ACCOMMODATION
  Lodging can be relatively expensive during high season (especially in the summer; end of December & end of carnival). The whole spectrum is covered, from basic pousadas with just a bed and mosquito net to top-end places with all the service and comforts imaginable.
• WHEN TO GO
  Buzios is an all year round destination, with pleasant temperatures in every season. Rates during Brazilian holidays tend to increase considerably, as Buzios fills up with Brazilians from all over the country.
• HOW LONG
  Beach lovers could spend an indefinite time in Buzios. Its relative closeness to Rio makes Buzios an ideal place to relax after some days visiting Brazil 's famous, chaotic and busy metropole. With direct transfers to Rio's airport Buzios could be the perfect place to spend some days on the beach after a trip through Brazil, before heading home.