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Búzios


Book ahead for one of the three ocean-facing rooms with terraces and hammocks at this sweet, petite Brazilian-Argentine-run pousada with a divine beachfront location in relaxed Ossos. Owners Javier and Adriana also operate the eponymous restaurant downstairs serving seafood and fresh pasta.


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