Armação dos Búzios

Armação dos Búzios (often shortened to just Búzios) is a coastal city in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Búzios beach Understand When to go High Season is from November till March and June to July (local schools holidays. Low season is from March till May and August till October. May and April can be a very good months to go because is dry and quieter for families looking for relaxing times. December is the busiest month and it is great for parties, although you may face some lack of basics (water and food supplies) and prices rise substantially. Avoid going in March because can be quite wet. 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]. Get around See Beaches - Geribá, Azeda, Azedinha, João Fernandes, Forninho, etc. Rua das Pedras - restaurants, shopping and nightlife 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: [2] 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). 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. The good thing is must of shops still open till midnight. 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. Drink Nightlife is huge in Búzios. One of the best nightclubs in town is Privilege. [3] Buzios has a particular timing for going out. As a beach destination, most tourists stay on the beach till after the sunset, which during summer can mean after 8PM. Because of that bars and restaurants stay pretty much empty until something like 10PM and clubs normally only open after 12AM and goes on till the sunrise. If you are in Buzios you must make sure you visit Takatakata, a bar on the main Rua das Pedras run by a crazy Dutch guy called Kaiser. He only lets about five people into the bar at any one time but it's definitely worth a visit - make sure you try the Takafire cocktail! Sleep Buzios has several options for accommodations from stylish guesthouse to 5 stars hotels. Casas Brancas, [4]. Family Owned for over 35 year this a hip and charming Boutique Hotel, is 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 elegant architecture, multilingual staff, and a laid-back atmosphere. Deauville Pousada, [5]. A beautiful, luxurious boutique hotel for those who want to experience relaxation and nature away from the crowds. Fine international cuisines, multi-lingual owners, and deluxe amenities at reasonable prices make Deauville Pousada your oasis by the beach. El Misti Buzios Hostel & Pousada (El Misti Buzios Hostel & Pousada), Rua JV no. 7, Ferradura, ☎ + 55 (22) 2623-2383, [6]. [El Misti Buzios Hostel] offers Free transfers from the bus Station & Breakfast. Cool atmosphere, swimmingpool, close to the Beach & Downtown. Cheap prices, Dorms & Private rooms with Great Views. Martin Pescador Boutique Hotel, ☎ + 55 (22) 2623-1449, [7]. Established in 1981, one of the first hotels in town, renovated in 2007, offers 18 individually decorated suites, all featuring a balcony and view of the sea. The two types of suites, standard, with queen size double bed, and luxury, more spacious with two rooms, are equipped with color television, air conditioning, telephone, minibar, safe, and free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi). Offers swimming pool, sauna, TV room, games room, bar with direct access to the beach, and and gazebos on the beachfront. The hotel also offers beauty and body treatments, manicure, pedicure, hair stylists and massage. The cuisine combines Mediterranean and Brazilian cuisine of the region, such as seafood, tropical salads, meat and pasta. Porto Bay Glenzhaus, Rua dos Coqueiros, nº 10, ☎ 55 22 2623 2823, [8]. Porto Bay Glenzhaus is a boutique lodge in the centre of the picturesque city of Búzios. The 17 suites in a sumptuous tropical setting are a certain recipe for peace and quiet. Breakfast can be served near the pool. Buzios has also several options for Bed & Breakfast (budget) accommodations: Cesar Apartamentos Buzios RJ, Av.José Bento Ribeiro Dantas 974 - Orla Bardot - Praia de Armação - Búzios - RJ (apart7@yahoo.com.br), ☎ +55-22-2623-1349, [9]. Oceanfront apartments, - Orla Bardot - Praia de Armação - Búzios - RJ in front of the sculpture “Três Pescadores” (three fishermen) Get out Arraial do Cabo This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!