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1st Departure:
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01.08.2009
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Provider:
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isango!
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Destination:
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Central and South America > Brazil > Rio and Surrounds > Buzios
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Duration:
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2 hours
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Skill Level:
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Advanced
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Once the preserve of pirates and slave traders, the peninsula of Buzios, 105 miles (169km) north east of Rio, is today the haunt of the rich and famous who flock to this former fishing village to enjoy the 20 or so beaches in the vicinity.
The peninsula was popularised by legendary movie star Brigitte Bardot in the 1960s, and her statue still graces the main street of Buzios, the Rua des Pedras. Buzios is a sophisticated beach resort with a very active nightlife and fine restaurants. The west coast beaches offer calm, clear waters while the east coast ones, facing the open sea, are a little wilder and draw the surfers and water sports enthusiasts.
Among the most popular beaches are Azeda Beach, Joao Fernandinho Beach with several bars and known for its seafood, Ferradura Beach, and Geriba beach, popular for surfing.
What better way to see the beautiful beaches of Buzios peninsula than by an open-sided trolley truck - perfect for photos!