Armação dos Búzios (often referred to as just Búzios, is a resort town and a municipality located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In 2012, its population consisted of 23,463 inhabitants and its area of
69 km². Today, Búzios is a popular getaway from the city and a
worldwide tourist site, especially among Brazilians and Argentinians.
In the early 1900s Búzios was popular with the Carioca’s high society,
who wanted to escape from the chaotic city life of Rio de Janeiro and
enjoy over 23 beaches that the peninsula offers. But it wasn’t until
1964, when the famous French actress Brigitte Bardot visited Búzios,
that it grew to be a popular tourist destination.
Today, the peninsula is a travelling site that offers calmness, direct
contact with nature and breathtaking views. The west coast beaches offer
calm, clear waters while the east coast ones, facing the open sea, are
more wild and draw surfers and water sports enthusiasts. Azeda,
Ferradura, João Fernandes, Armação, and Geribá, popular for surfing
are amongst the most popular beaches in town. At night, Rua das Pedras,
Buzios' main street, offers its visitors an active nightlife and a
great variety of shopping and restaurants.
Thank you, Christelle !
Sent on: November 4, 2013
Received on: November 15, 2013
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