Búzios travel guide

Búzios - The small fishing village of Búzios began its transformation into one of Brazil's premier holiday destinations in the 1960s when Brigitte Bardot discovered its charms and made it her second home.  Being only a two hour drive along the coast from Rio de Janeiro, it quickly became a popular escape from the city. Regularly voted amongst the top ten most beautiful places on the planet, Búzios is a sophisticated beach town with tranquil stretches of golden sand, fabulous restaurants and bars and stylish boutiques. Situated on a small peninsula, Búzios is blessed with no less than twenty-five beautiful beaches, ranging from small and secluded to long and expansive. Every beach is washed by the cool, clear waters of the Atlantic and basks under almost perpetually blue skies. Búzios’ winding cobblestone streets and picturesque harbor have lost none of their charm over the years.

Don’t miss…

The beaches - From sheltered coves to crashing Atlantic shorelines, with around twenty-five beaches to choose from in Búzios, everyone is sure to find their perfect stretch of sand.

Boat trips – With green forested hills contrasting dramatically with azure skies and golden sands, the views of Búzios from the sea are magnificent. Boat-trips take visitors to tiny tropical islands dotted around the bay.   

Shopping - For a good dose of retail therapy stroll down Rua das Pedras and the streets around it. Búzios' boutiques cater mainly for the balmy climate, specializing in beautiful sun dresses, swimwear and sunglasses.

Nightlife - Stylish bars and high-end restaurants abound in Búzios, the cocktail hour lasts well into the small hours and the night doesn't really get started until past midnight. Both Rua das Pedras and Orla Bardot have a great selection of bars.

Sports and leisure activities - There are many options for water sports and outdoor activities in and around Búzios, including boating, fishing, hiking, snorkeling and surfing.

See all Buzios tours

See all Rio de Janeiro tours