Búzios

Just 105 miles from Rio de Janeiro, a pleasant 2-hour trip takes you to the peninsula of Búzios, whose more than 20 magnificent beaches and crystal-clear water contrast with the exuberantly sculptured landscape and exotic vegetation, which a prodigal "Mother Nature" has privileged with a wonderful year-round summer. Originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, this happy mixture of many bloods prospered and became a picturesque fishing village, elected one of the 10 most beautiful areas in the world, famous for its unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony, incredible beauty and sophisticated boutiques and restaurants frequented by discerning visitors who come from all over the world to savour its magic.

Saquarema

Saquarema is a well known beach and surfing town located about one hour east of Rio de Janeiro city. There is a small artists colony. Saquarema hosts surfing competitions in July (ABRASP Women's Surfing) and November (ABRASP Long Board) and there are often surfers in the water. In September, there is a week long celebration at the Saquarema church which attracts the faithful from all over Brazil for several days. The height of the celebration is the anniversary of a miraculous vision at the church that occurred some years ago.

Cabo Frio

Cabo Frio is one of the main tourists points in Brazil. Its clear water beaches, sand dunes and islands are a rare natural spectacle. The city is relatively big and has very good hotels and restaurants. At night there are night clubs, theaters and cinemas. If you prefer the day there are lots of options too: boat trip through Itajuru Channel, diving, sailing... you choose.