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Why is it worth visiting Bugac puszta in Hungary? – photos, videos
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It is like travelling back in time if somebody visits Bugac, a small Hungarian village not far from Budapest, which is also the name of the surrounding region. There, you can see unique Hungarian animal breeds and have an impression of how the life of the shepherds was long ago, but you can also visit a traditional Hungarian csárda (a kind of restaurant) and learn what ‘betyár’ instead of simple bandit means.
According to Szeretlek Magyarorszag, it is worth visiting Bugac not only with family but also with friends. Instead of just spending time on a plain, there are many programs offering not only a lot to learn about how shepherds lived but also a taste of fabulous foods and having unforgettable experiences.
Bugac is 40 kilometres away from Kecskemét and 125 kilometres from Budapest.
Locals say that its name derived from the Cuman ‘Buga’ word meaning bull. Therefore, ‘Bugac’ stands for the people who take care of the bulls. Bugac’s popularity has been unbroken since the 1930s when Hungarians first discovered it as a place that is worth visiting. It is also a centre of traditional Hungarian animal husbandry.
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Furthermore, there are a lot of still untouched forests, swamps, and dunes where many protected animals and plants live.
