An insider's guide to the beaches around Rio featuring hotels, reviews, rates and activities to do.
We helped Mike and Ilene prepare a trip for 3 weeks to travel around Brazil and to try and soak up a bit of the cultural heritage and the main sites of the country's coast. They started in Rio and then moved up to the forest reserve of Ibitipoca and then onto the coast at Salvador, Paraty and Buzios. By all accounts they had a good trip! Please read on to how it went.
Casas Brancas Boutique Hotel & Spa is a great boutique hotel in the heart of the chic beachside town of Buzios, a couple of hours drive north of Rio de Janeiro. Designed to instill a feeling of harmony and tranquility in its guests, with its Mediterranean style accommodation and panoramic sea views, this is an idyllic place to spend a few days.
The Insolito Boutique Hotel & Spa is a stylish beachside retreat in the chic town of Búzios. Nestled into the hillside on the opposite side of the Peninsula to the town, the hotel has been carefully decorated by its French owner with modern artwork and furniture, which reflects Brazilian culture.
Pousada Picinguaba is a luxury guesthouse, in a secluded area of outstanding natural beauty along the Costa Verde. Placing an emphasis on simplicity, hospitality and helping guests to immerse themselves in their natural surroundings, the Pousada offers a unique opportunity to escape to a little slice of paradise.
The Pousada Literária de Paraty is an immaculate guesthouse located in the heart of Paraty’s historical centre. With fantastic facilities, including a large swimming pool, this Pousada is ideal for those looking for a few days of relaxation but who don’t want complete seclusion and still want to be able to walk to restaurants and nightlife for the evenings.
Casa Turquesa is a luxury guesthouse, located in a quiet corner of Paraty’s historical centre. Set in a beautifully restored townhouse looking out over the town’s small pier, the hotel prides itself in providing guests with a warm and welcoming experience of Paraty while maintaining a feeling of calm and tranquillity within the hotel’s walls.
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