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Advice - Brazil around RDJ - Paraty and Buzios

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TrulyMiss · 02/08/2025 19:54

Hi folks, looking for advice on these two towns. We're seasoned travellers but only just back flying long haul now our only child is 5. Looks like we could do a fairly handy holiday flying into Rio, spending a few days there and then a few days in Paraty and Buzios. We want a bit of clocks flavour but we've travelled a lot in South America before (pre kids) so we're not trying to maximise on everything, just have a nice time and some cultural experiences!

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Stichintime · 02/08/2025 23:57

What does 'We want a bit of clocks flavour' mean?

LemograssLollipop · 03/08/2025 02:46

Paraty is worth a visit... Pretty little town and lots of interesting folklore about it being popular with pirates which might interest your 5 year old.

JWR · 03/08/2025 12:36

Recommend This hotel in Paraty. It’s a lovely town to relax in.

Pousada Literária Paraty

https://pousadaliteraria.com.br/en/

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TrulyMiss · 03/08/2025 19:59

@Stichintime I meant to write 'a bit of local flavour'. Damn autocorrect!

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TrulyMiss · 04/08/2025 13:11

@JWR I've seen that hotel recommended and it looks amazing but it's about 500 a night which is quite punchy!!

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TrulyMiss · 04/08/2025 14:18

Thanks @johnellis! Where did you stay?

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Twilightstarbright · 30/08/2025 06:46

@TrulyMiss we took DS aged 6 to Rio, Paraty and Buzios…except the weather was so bad we last min swapped paraty for Iguazu which in hindsight was a far better choice for a 6yo. Iguazu has family friendly resort hotels- ours had a water park which was a good change from the waterfall siteseeing.

DS loved Rio and Buzios was a lovely beach holiday- did a boat trip with a slide into the sea which he loved.

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TrulyMiss · 15/09/2025 10:31

Thanks! @Twilightstarbright just wondering how you moved between the different locations? It looks like it might take a few hours for each move! We visited iguazu about 10 years ago - loved the waterfalls but not so much the town so probably wouldn't go back!

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Twilightstarbright · 15/09/2025 15:55

We took an uber between Rio and Buzios but there’s coaches and that run, or our hotel could have arranged a transfer but the uberxl was a much nicer car.

Brycare · 16/09/2025 11:27

Twilightstarbright · 15/09/2025 15:55

We took an uber between Rio and Buzios but there’s coaches and that run, or our hotel could have arranged a transfer but the uberxl was a much nicer car.

Hi.
Would you recommend Rio, Buzios and Iguaza as a good mix for two week trip?
Wondering if you'd recommend anywhere to stay in Iguazu?
Considering it for next year but not sure if it's in my budget :-)
Thank you

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