It may sound strange but many Cariocas leave when you want to relax by the sea during their vacation. And the target is the Região dos Lagos (Lakes Region), name given to the most popular north coast of the state. There is no mystery, is a lovely area.
The beaches are busiest in Búzios, but the centers also offer nearby beaches. A Arrarial do Cabo, there are excellent points for the dive. In Rio das Ostras, 40 km from Buzios, you can take advantage of the varied characteristics of the beaches and the Lagoon Iriri. A 24km north from Cabo Frio to Búzios see the historic buildings and beaches with fine white sand. Another memorable stop Saquarema is where we are the lagoon and the beach Araruama Itauna, an important point for surfing.
Búzios
And 'most visited destination after the capital. Not by chance, there are 400 choices for receiving tourists in the city. Búzios On the night shaking lasts all year. After everyone goes to the beach Rua das Pedras, street full of pubs, restaurants, shops, pubs and tourist agencies. The city also offers a good opportunity to learn windsurfing or sailing the ocean Búzios Vela Clube.
Rua das Pedras
The movement in the evening is at Rua das Pedras, where we focus on the Patio Bar Havana, the creperie Chez Michou, the Café Concert (where they performances of jazz, rock and blues), the Fashion Cafe (with Brazilian music, rock and pagodas) and Guapo Loco (Mexican style). In the local waterfront Bardot Privilége has five rooms with dance and electronic music. In the same way there are the Mexican Zapata with space for dancing and local Anexo, ideal to feel comfortable with your partner: sofas with balconies facing the sea.
Arrarial do Cabo
Clear waters, cold and rich in marine life make Arrarial one of the most important country for diving, especially at the Ilha dos Porcos, Ponta d'água and Saco do Cordeiro. It's worth knowing even the Pontal do Atalaia, two small bays in front of the island of Cabo Frio. The structure is small, only a small makeshift bar to quench the visitors.
Suggested routes
In 2 days visiting the beaches of Buzios, its fine restaurants and hotels. In the evening go for a ride to the bustling Rua das Pedras.
In 1 week passes at least an entire day at the beach Geriba, the most eventful day in Búzios and ideal for kids. Take diving lessons, the area is great for practicing this sport.
In 2 weeks you will go for shopping of Cabo Frio and take the chance to buy summer clothes: there are many such factories in the area. Reserve a little 'time to go to Rio and there see the Christ Redeemer, the Sugar Loaf and Copacabana beach.
In 1 month you can spend more time in Rio and know it well. In addition to the main tourist spends a day at the beach and strolling along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Vai to see a concert of samba in Lapa and weekends vai delicious restaurants to eat in the Serra Fluminese.
