BUZIOS

Located 105 miles from Rio de Janeiro, a short, pleasant 2½ hour trip will take you to the peninsula of Búzios - home to more than 20 magnificent beaches with crystal-clear waters which are in perfect harmony with sculpted landscape and exotic vegetation. Originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, this historically diverse city enjoyed periods of prosperity and emerged as one of Brazil’s most picturesque fishing villages. In more recent years, the actress Brigitte Bardot popularised the town when she visited in the 60's. As one of the most beautiful areas in Brazil, it is famed for its unique combination of rustic charm, distinctive archictecure, incre...