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Tours in Buzios

Half Day Schooner Tour

Tour through 12 beaches and three islands with stops for diving and plenty of time to enjoy the clear waters of Buzios: Armação, Ossos, Azeda, Azedinha, João Fernandes, J. Fernandinho, Branca Island, Feia Island (and beach), Tartaruga, Tartaruguinha, Virgens, Amores, Canto, Caboclo Island. Do not include pick up at the hotels, travelers must go to the downtown pier – Armação Beach- to take the tour. Duration: 3h.

Trolley Tour

An open air-trolley, a truck totally adapted, will take the visitors to an unforgettable ride along the wonderful beaches of crystal water and mountains of Buzios. A guide accompanies you along the trip explains the historical and geographical sites of this picturesque fishing village on the Costa del Sol that was "discovered" by Brigitte Bardot in the '60's. The Trolley is completely open providing a view without "frames" and you can fell the smell of the sea, the pure air, the wind and everything you need to have a feeling of real contemplation of the most beautiful and hardly ever visited places in Buzios. Duration: 1h30

Kayaking and Snorkeling at Joao Fernandez Beach

Enjoy your time at Joao Fernandez Beach. With its clear water you can see many kind of fish around and coral reefs. You can do snorkeling or kayaking at Cuca's tent. Ask how you can feed the fish, they'll come very close to you.

Full day tour Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio with lunch

Leave Búzios by van to Arraial do Cabo, a nearby town, 45minutes drive, where some of the most beautiful beaches in the region can be seen, with crystalline water and white sand. Visit the ancient village (downtown) of Arraial do Cabo. Also visit Praia do Pontal and other wonderful beaches. On a boat tour visit "Gruta Azul", blue cave, and "Ilha do Farol". Enjoy the lunch at Cabo Frio, another city with beautiful beaches with clear water and white sand. Praia do Forte with 7,5 kilometers, is the largest beach. This is where you find Downtown Cabo Frio, and the open market, the place where you will find a great variety of "biquinis" and souvenirs. On the left corner of Praia do Forte there’s Forte São Mateus, one of the city’s postcards. The sand on Praia do Forte is so fine and white you will think you are walking on flour! Duration: 8h.

Cabo Frio

Cabo Frio, with a population of 120 thousand, is the largest town at Região dos Lagos, the Northern Coast of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Even though many travelers with an interest in colonial history end up in Paraty, down South, Cabo Frio does have its share of famous historical events.

Before Portugal took a real interest in settling Brazil the French decided to found here the Antartic France. They made friends with Tamoio Indians, and started to trade in Brazil wood (the red dye produced from it was a latest fashion statement in Europe back then).

Eventually the Portuguese took action, and in 1575 the bloody Battle of Cabo Frio happened. Later came the Brits, the Dutch… The most visible legacy of these colonial days are the forts that still stand today and can be visited, colonial churches and even a convent. And of course the French, the Brits, the Dutch, and other smart world travelers, who have discovered this sun-drenched spot just a few hours away from Rio.

Fort Sao Mateus

Dominating the coast of Cabo Frio is one of the great Rio landmarks, the Fort Sao Mateus. Built in 1616 the military architect Francisco Frias.  The fort provides an excellent looking glass into the past as you tour the old hallways and chambers of a once great military fort.  Fort Sao Mateus is one of the most popular attraction Cabo Frio in town.

Arraial do Cabo

Arraial do Cabo (or, “The Cape Festival”) is a city in the Lakes Region of Rio De Janeiro. In fact, for many years, it actually belonged to Cabo Frio! It wasn't until May 13,1985 that the city was emancipated and became its own independent town. Today, Arraial do Cabo makes for an exciting day trip away from Cabo Frio.

The city is known as “The Capital of Diving” for its glorious beaches. Fine white sand and blue water you can see to the bottom of make for some of the most diving-friendly beaches in all of Brazil, which is what helps to attract tourists from around the world. In addition to diving, these fine beaches are also ideal for fishing, which plays a significant role in Arraial do Cabo's local economy. The best beaches to see in this area are Praia dos Anjos (that's where the port is, too), Praia do Oven, Prainhas, and of course, Praria da Ilha do Farol. This last was voted “the most perfect beach in Brazil” in 2000, by Veja Magazine!
 

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