🇧🇷 Rio’s Hidden Paradise: The "Little Maldives" Locals Love

Find a beach, lounge all day—this is how Brazilians weekend! 🌊☀️ Though part of Rio state, Cabo Frio lies 120km from the city. We took an overnight bus from São Paulo (8 hours, comfy reclining seats 💺)—woke up to turquoise waters and instantly understood why Brazilians are so chill. 🏄♀️ First-Time Surfing Adventure • 1-hour lesson = 120 BRL (great deal!) • Standing up? Easy! 🏄♂️ My first wave was smooth sailing—until I face-planted into the sea and had to fight panic 😅. Ignorance was bliss! • Shoutout to my hype-man coach 👏—his relentless cheers got me through! Time to finally learn swimming… 🏊♀️ 📍 Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro State No crowds, just coconut trees, powdery sand, and water so clear it glows. #Rio #Brazil #BeachLife #HiddenGems #SurfingDiaries