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Armação dos Búzios (often shortened to just Búzios) is a coastal city in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.

[edit] Get in

Búzios is 176km from Rio de Janeiro and 600km from São Paulo. Buses connect the city to those capitals and neighboring cities (especially Cabo Frio). Long distance buses operated by 1001[1].

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

• Beaches - Azeda, Azedinha, João Fernandes, Forninho, etc.
• Rua das Pedras - restaurants, shopping and nightlife

[edit][add listing] Do

• Boat trips through the beaches

A three hour schooner trip goes round the beaches and out to an island. Fresh fruit is served, and it often stops for an optional swim in the ocean near the beach, and then stops at the beach itself. More than one company provides such tours, and they are easy to find. Just go out on the long dock from downtown and people will be there promoting the next trip with flyers, or go into any of the local travel agencies. It cost 30 Real in May 2006

• Scuba diving

There are two excellent and certified scuba diving instruction schools, which both do daily trips for beginners and experienced divers. They are located across the street from each other on the main street by the beach downtown.

• Surf Lessons at Geriba beach (Video: http://www.buziosvideos.com/thebeaches)

There are about 10 surf schools that teach all ages, as well as one girls' surf school, "Surfer Girls".

• Annual Jazz Festival

Goes for 4 days around 22nd of July every year. About 6 of the nightclubs and the pagado have live jazz music throughout the night. Most of them are free throughout the festival (a few require reservations).

[edit][add listing] Buy

Alfredo's Arabic bikini shop on the beach side of the main street downtown is an excellent store for homemade bikinis. Many shops are locally owned, and a chat with the owners can reveal a lot of great connections and recommendations around town.

There is many casual fashion stores in the area. One thing to be aware of is that pants are usually sold by waist size and not by length. You are expected to have them altered to your size, and the store may very well not provide that service. If you do not know the language, it may be difficult to get it done. Suggestion: do not buy the pants until you have secured the service.

Across the street is an internet café that will let you hook up your notebook for hourly fees (around BRL$6/hour), or use their computers.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Búzios is notorious for its sophisticated and therefore expensive restaurants. The new big thing in Búzios is pay-by-the-kilo restaurants; the original was a place called Boom and now there are about 20 of them. Boom's the good one.

David's on the main beach street downtown is one of the best casual seafood restaurant's.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Nightlife is huge in Búzios. One of the best nightclubs in town is Privilege. http://www.buziosvideos.com/thenightlife

[edit] Where to Stay

Family Owned for over 35 year, Casas Brancas is a hip and charming Boutique - Hotel, nestled in the hills overlooking the stunning bay of Búzios, just two hours from Rio. With 32 individually decorated rooms and suites, the Pousada boasts an elegant architecture, an exclusive multilingual staff, and a refined and laid-back atmosphere. Bask in the warm glow of the setting sun, stretch, and unwind. You've found paradise.

Mediterranean inspired from the exterior, gracefully elegant within, in each and every corner of Casas Brancas, a matchless blend of minimalist details and classical sophistication is provided, giving our guests the services of a hotel and comfort of home. A relaxed ambiance is created, combined with an ever-attentive personnel whose efficiency can only be matched by its discretion. Fall asleep reading a book on the terrace, chill-out to the mellow sounds of Bossa Nova, explore over 20 exotic beaches with crystal clear water, or just rejuvenate yourself in our exclusive Spa, we are here to revive and refresh even the weariest travelers.

With all these elements combined, we invite you to do nothing without feeling guilty.

For more information about the hotel and Búzios visit: http://www.casasbrancas.com.br

[edit] Get out

• Arraial do Cabo

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