Buzios

Dubbed the Brazilian ﾓSt Tropezﾔ, Búzios lies 170 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro on a peninsula edged by the South Atlantic. Strolling through the paved streets of the town centre, shaded by flame trees and bedecked in hibiscus flowers, is a pleasure. Santos-Dumont Square is home to arts and crafts stalls and street theatre shows, while the trendy fashion boutiques and cocktail bars along Das Pedras street are rich in temptations. On the waterfront, a stroll along the picturesque Orla-Bardot Boardwalk, named in honour of actress Brigitte Bardot, is a must.