Armação dos Búzios, Coastal resort municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The peninsula extends for five miles along the Atlantic Ocean, featuring 23 beaches with varying characteristics from calm waters to surfing spots.
Originally a whaling port and fishing village, Búzios transformed into a tourist destination after French actress Brigitte Bardot visited in 1964.
Bronze sculptures by Christina Motta stand throughout the town, depicting fishermen, Brigitte Bardot, and former president Juscelino Kubitschek.
Visitors can reach Búzios through Cabo Frio Airport located 18 miles away or by taking regular bus services from Rio de Janeiro.
The geographical position of Búzios creates a microclimate with more sunny days and warmer temperatures than other southeastern Brazilian beaches.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: December 28, 1995
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Shares border with: Cabo Frio
Website: http://buzios.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.74694,-41.88194
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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