Photos: Alex Uchôa
Once the
preserve of pirates and slave traders, the peninsula of Búzios, 105 miles
(169 km) northeast of Rio de Janeiro, has become a tourist destination with
over 20 beaches in the vicinity.
The
peninsula was popularized by legendary movie star Brigitte Bardot in the 1960s,
and her statue sits along the main street of Búzios, the Rua das Pedras (Street
of stones).
Bardot had
come to Rio de Janeiro with her Brazilian boyfriend but could not leave his
apartment without being hounded by the paparazzi. The couple concocted a plan
to keep the press away, and escaped to Buzios with the one photographer who was
allowed to document their vacation.
While she was there, Bardot reportedly fell
in love with the town - so much that she stayed for months longer than she
planned, and has since returned to vacation.
The
peninsula is a beach resort with an active nightlife and restaurants. The west
coast beaches offer calm, clear waters while the east coast ones, facing the
open sea, are a bit more wild and draw surfers and water sports enthusiasts.
Among the most popular beaches are Ferradura, João Fernandes with several bars
and known for its seafood, Armação, and Geribá, popular for surfing. The beach
of Manguinhos is known for windsurfing. Rua das Pedras, the main street, winds
through the town center and features shopping, restaurants, bars and
comprehensive nightlife.
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