Búzios paradise and refuge for those who live in Rio de Janeiro

Búzios, in Rio de Janeiro’s Lakes Region, is one of the best destinations in Brazil for those looking for beautiful beaches and a certain amount of seaside charm. With a jagged coastline full of beautiful scenery, Búzios presents visitors with more than twenty beaches, all with unique characteristics. The constant sunshine makes Búzios a great beach destination all year round. Whether it’s an icy sea day or a day with warm water currents, the important thing is to intensely enjoy all the beauty the city has to offer.

Búzios with open arms to the world

Búzios receives visitors from all over the world, but still maintains the feel of a small town. The architecture has the charm of the past, with buildings with a maximum of two floors. At the same time, it houses inns that offer luxury and elegance worthy of the best beach resorts in the world. Búzios perfectly combines the refined with the rustic, the traditional with the modern, the tourist infrastructure with local traditions. All without losing the city’s characteristic charm.

A little about the history

The city of Búzios, inhabited by the Tupinambás Indians until the 17th century, which was once focused on fishing, slave trading and the exploitation of brazilwood, is now absolutely focused on tourism. It’s a destination that welcomes all visitors and, most importantly, all budgets! Búzios fits every tourist’s pocket and taste. Find your favorite stretch of beach and enjoy wonderful days by the sea.

After a visit in the summer of 1964, the actress Brigitte Bardot was so enchanted by Búzios that she spread the word about her discovery around the world, turning the town into a seaside resort for those who saw it as a true paradise. The quiet fishing village gained a charming air, exquisite inns, designer stores and a delicious gastronomic center. Today, with 30,000 inhabitants, Búzios retains a certain glamor from the 1960s that made it one of the most popular beach destinations in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
You just have to go there to understand how Brigitte Bardot felt in the 60s. Búzios is a really easy place to fall in love with. An invitation to delightful days of happiness by the sea.

The beaches

There are more than twenty beaches in Búzios to enjoy during your trip. And believe me, they are very different from each other. There are open sea beaches, with waves suitable for surfing; others with a sea worthy of being called a little pool. There are long beaches, with a long stretch of white sand and virgin vegetation; others that are so small they go unnoticed by the eyes of the most hurried tourists. The fact is that one of them will certainly capture your heart. Enjoy all the beaches in Búzios when you’re there. Every step on the sand is worth it.

How about starting with the bustling Praia de Geribá and Praia da Ferradura? From there, you can experience the charms of João Fernandes and João Fernandinho or Praia da Azeda and Azedinha. If you’re a SUP enthusiast, Ferradurinha Beach is a great idea. It’s also worth a day on the quiet sands of Praia Brava, which is considered one of the best beaches in Brazil, where you can have a good drink in the elegant bars overlooking the sea.

The sunsets at Praia da Tartaruga and Praia da Armação are unmissable, as is a late afternoon in the bars of Porto da Barra, on Praia de Manguinhos. To get away from the hustle and bustle, explore the tiny Praia da Foca, the tranquil sea of Praia do Forno, the hidden Praia dos Amores or Praia do Canto. But if you really want to be a bit daring, take the trail to Praia Olho de Boi, where naturism reigns.

If time allows, you can also visit more distant beaches such as Tucuns (even a paragliding flight is worthwhile), Caravelas and José Gonçalves. Each one is special and unique. So visit as many of Búzios’ beaches as you can. If you want to enjoy it on the high seas, try a schooner ride or even hire a private speedboat. By land, if you’re not driving, choose a day to enjoy the slopes of Búzios in a buggy.

What to do in Búzios

The beaches of Búzios are the destination’s main attractions. And it couldn’t be any different! Búzios has incredible beaches and each one is worth a visit. In addition to the beaches, those who visit Búzios will be able to enjoy wonderful inns, take advantage of the excellent gastronomy, shop in irresistible stores, have fun in lively nightclubs, take boat trips and be dazzled by magnificent landscapes.

During the summer months, Búzios is buzzing. The beaches are almost always packed, the Orla Bardot offers the spectacle of the sunset to hundreds of tourists and the Rua das Pedras attracts crowds in the evening for delicious dinners. In the low season, however, the climate is quieter, worthy of the best destinations to recharge your batteries.
Búzios fits all desires!

How to get to Búzios

Búzios is part of the Lakes Region and is 170 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro. Getting to Búzios is very easy and you can choose between traveling by car, bus or, more recently, even by plane! It all depends on the time and money available for the trip.

The most common way for tourists to get to Búzios is from Rio de Janeiro, where Santos Dumont (SDU) and Galeão (GIG) airports are located, with flights arriving from all over the country. The journey between Rio de Janeiro and Búzios is usually made by car or bus. It’s also worth opting for flights to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) or Búzios Airport (BZC), but both have few routes on offer and the fares are often very expensive.

A trip of three or four days allows you to visit the main beaches of Búzios, Rua das Pedras and feel the delicious atmosphere of the place. Although a holiday is a great time to go to Búzios, it has to be said that the region deserves a lot more time!

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