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Ossos Beach

Cabrio Frio headland, Buzios, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ranked #19 of 43 attractions in Buzios
Type: Beaches
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Moscow, Russia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

the beach is cosy and the water is very clean - but in the morning. The beach is not big , there are many boats. There is a water taxi going to other beaches from here. This placebis great to watch sunset

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Brasilia, DF
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52 reviews 52 reviews
35 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

That's the place I was told Brigit Bardot used to come to sunbathe. You can have a look from a different perspective from a boat.

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Rio de Janeiro
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208 reviews 208 reviews
99 attraction reviews
Reviews in 72 cities Reviews in 72 cities
261 helpful votes 261 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

In the beginning, this was all. Praia dos Ossos (Bones Beach) has this name because this is supposedly where fisherman disposed of bones of the whales they caught. It is a small beach lined by walnut trees and old houses that preserve the essence of the old Búzios. The sand is thick and thin and the waters are calm. As... More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

Baby beach in beautifully still cove with small sandy area and a couple of food and drink sellers with chairs and umbrellas to hire. A lot of small craft and water taxis moored up which clogs the water a bit. The sea is very calm and warm and a gentle slope from the beach so wonderful for swimming, just a... More

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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

This beach has a history about whales, people say that on distance past hunters/fisherman used to bring whales hunted to this beach and kill there, then use and sell the oil and meat, remaining on the beach only the bones of these poor animals. There's history and old houses from the slaves times, or of the slaves lords. Another strange... More

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Copenhagen
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80 reviews 80 reviews
21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

family beach and good vibes. water is clean and soft sands. u can just seat on an empty umbrella and the person in charge will come to collect his money before u leave. drinks are very reasonable

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Marbella/Miami
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117 attraction reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
251 helpful votes 251 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

nice for a trip .just continue the street from buzios center up the hill and enjoy.nothing special but quiet and clean (off-season !!!)

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Rio de Janeiro
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43 reviews 43 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

Several places to have fun and relax on the beach. Very easy going city , with several restaurants , pubs and night clubs.

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Rio de Janeiro
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59 reviews 59 reviews
23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW
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Olavarria, Argentina
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30 reviews 30 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013
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