What to do in Búzios

Activities, attractions and tours
Brava Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

Búzios Attractions

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  • Get your favourite tours on Expedia for a great price, and you will still have enough cash for a dream hotel or upscale dinner while you're travelling. The things to do in Búzios aren't only top-notch, but they won't bust your budget. We have 43 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at £10.
  • Búzios is popular among adventurers like you. In fact, a lot of travellers have been visiting Búzios to dive into local culture and participate in the best activities, and a good amount of them can't wait to come back. The most booked activities can earn the enthusiasm of even experienced globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes an impressive array of entertainment and opportunities for adventure. With the region's most talked about places to spend an afternoon like the Bテコzios Peninsula Open-Air Tram Tour, there are tons of things to do to choose from when you browse through all the things you can do here at Expedia.

Our activities are the best way to organise your holiday. You'll want some planning to fully explore Búzios, especially when you intend to schedule in plenty of local cuisine and entertainment. And it's a no-brainer that you don't plan to sleep all day遥ou're excited to get out and take it all in. You're anxious to sign up for the best activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Book professional regional tours on Expedia, and you don't need a map.


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Top places to visit

1. Rua das Pedras

Rua das Pedras is the most famous street in the picturesque resort town of Búzios. Come here to shop for souvenirs in independent stores and galleries, sip coffee outside pretty cafés and experience Búzios’ lively nightlife.
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Rua das Pedras showing night scenes and a small town or village

2. Geriba Beach

Geriba Beach is a large stretch of golden sand with bars serving shrimp and empanadas. The tranquil sandy haven has warm water and fairly large waves that lure surfers to its shores. Rent a surfboard or stand-up paddleboard to join your fellow watersports enthusiasts on the waves.
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Geriba Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

3. João Fernandes Beach

Praia de João Fernandes, or João Fernandes Beach, is one of the best-loved stretches of sand in the resort town of Búzios. Choose your spot here on the golden sand beneath a brightly colored beach umbrella. Prepare for a day of basking in golden sunlight, swimming in clear blue waters and taking photo after photo.
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Joao Fernandes Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

4. Orla Bardot

Orla Bardot is a waterfront promenade that pays tribute to one of its glitzy patrons, the iconic French actress Brigitte Bardot. Featuring a scenic view of the sea and a statue of the actress, the boardwalk is among the highlights of the town. Walk up and down this ritzy promenade and revel in the Bardot-esque aura.
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Orla Bardot which includes a sunset, a beach and general coastal views

5. Forno Beach

Praia do Forno, or Forno Beach, is every bit as gorgeous as any of the other stretches of sand that make Búzios so popular with visitors. However, this beach also has a particularly special feature that sets it apart from the rest. Its sands are slightly pink in color, making for a beautiful contrast with the turquoise waters of the ocean. Be sure to take a camera with you when you visit this delightful spot, as you are certain to want to take photos.
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Forno Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and rocky coastline

6. Brava Beach

Praia Brava, or Brava Beach, is a wonderful place to enjoy the raw beauty of Búzios’ coastline. Although it is by no means untouched, it is significantly more peaceful than some of the beaches on the more populated western side of the peninsula. Make the journey here to enjoy beautiful views and good surfing.
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Brava Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

7. Ferradurinha Beach

Scenic verdant cliffs pockmarked with colorful huts and homes loom over the golden sands of Ferradurinha Beach. Intriguing formations of slanted rocks frame this lively bay, where you can get a meal and rent watersports equipment. Embark on a trek along the trails surrounding this scenic strand.
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Ferradurinha Beach featuring a sandy beach, rugged coastline and a sunset

8. Armacao Beach

Praia da Armação, or Armação Beach, is a narrow but picturesque strip of sand that runs along the western coast of Búzios. The beach is located just off the main promenade of this lovely resort town. Come here during the day to take a break from browsing the little stores and galleries up on the street. After dark, this is also a wonderful place to escape the hubbub of the nearby bars, restaurants and clubs for a few moments.
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Armacao Beach which includes a bay or harbour and general coastal views as well as a couple

9. Ossos Beach

Framed by a quaint church, dense thickets of lush vegetation and the homes of retired fishermen, Ossos Beach is a pretty sandy stretch with an intriguing history. Its name is Portuguese for Bones Beach, in reference to the whale hunting that took place here in the early 1700s. Watch the fishermen at work to get a sense of the traditions and customs of the area.
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Ossos Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach

Popular places to visit

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Buzios featuring general coastal views and a coastal town as well as a small group of people

Downtown Buzios

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Downtown Buzios. You might want to make time for a stop at Santos Dumont Square or Rua das Pedras.

Downtown Buzios
Joao Fernandes Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Joao Fernandes

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Joao Fernandes is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like João Fernandes Beach and Joao Fernandinho Beach.

Joao Fernandes
Geriba Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Praia de Geribá

If you're spending some time in Praia de Geribá, Geriba Beach and Geriba Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.

Praia de Geribá
Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos

Manguinhos

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Manguinhos. You might want to make time for a stop at Porto da Barra Búzios or Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos.

Manguinhos
Orla Bardot showing general coastal views and a bay or harbour

Humaita

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Humaita is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Orla Bardot and Buziosnauta.

Humaita
Ferradurinha Beach which includes a coastal town and rugged coastline

Ferradurinha

Travellers like the beaches in Ferradurinha, and Ferradurinha Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ferradurinha

Day trip destinations from Búzios