Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Food and Drink, South America, Brazil, Nightlife, Luxury TravelWhile many travelers to Brazil choose to spend a majority of their time in the large and lively metropolitan city of Rio de Janeiro, there is a culturally rich and sophisticated village about two hours away that is well worth a visit. Búzios, with its sandy beaches, opportunities for adventure, ambient restaurants, and charming shops, was once a tiny fishing town made famous by a visit from actress Brigitte Bardot in 1964. Now, the area is thought to be similar to the luxurious Saint-Tropez, and for good reason.
Getting in:
To get to Búzios you can fly into Búzios Airport, which receives regular flights from Guarulhos Airport in São Paulo, or from Santos Dumont in Rio de Janeiro on Fridays and Sundays. Private and non-regular aircrafts use Umberto Modiano Airport, also in Armação dos Búzios. Likewise, you can catch a Viação 1001 bus daily from Rodoviária Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro.
Continue reading Weekend trip from Rio de Janeiro: Buzios, BrazilWeekend trip from Rio de Janeiro: Buzios, Brazil originally appeared on Gadling on Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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