Buzios, Brazil

Located on a peninsular in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, the charming resort town of Buzios is a popular destination for tourists hoping to discover a side of Brazil away from the major metropolitan areas. The town offers visitors a peaceful atmosphere and stunning views of the surrounding landscape, as well as pristine beaches and crystal clear, calm ocean waters on one side of the peninsula and rougher waves on the other, perfect for surfing and other water sports. While the town offers tourists a tranquil place to relax during the day, at night Buzios transforms into a lively hub of activity, boasting fantastic nightlife alongside a range of excellent shops and restaurants.

Sightseeing in Buzios

Popular activities along the coastline include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving as well as sun bathing on the exquisite beaches. The peninsula has around 23 separate beaches along its shoreline, which vary from secluded dunes to lively tourist hotspots. Nature hikes across the region’s majestic scenery and boat tours around the peninsula are a great way to the view the natural beauty of Buzios.

City Tours and Rides

Taking a guided tour of the town is the best way to see as much of the region as possible in a short amount of time. Visitors only staying in Buzios for a short while may find that this is the best option to get the most out of their sojourn. Guided tours will take travellers around the local area to some of Buzios’ best locations including the pleasant mountainous regions and the beautiful beaches scattered along the coastline of the peninsula. Some tours may also take guests across to some of Buzios’ neighbouring towns and villages.

Emerencias Reserve

The Emerencias Reserve is a refuge for some of Brazil’s endangered species, exotic plants and the last golden tamarin monkeys in the area. Guided hiking tours through the reserve can be arranged and will give visitors an insight into the work being done to preserve many of Brazil’s plant and animal species currently under threat.

Taua Reserve

The Taua Reserve is another area of conservation in the Buzios region of Brazil. This nature reserve is home to over 300 different species of butterfly and 60 types of native and exotic birds.

Shopping in Buzios

The Rua das Padres, which translates to Stone Street, area of Buzios is the best place for visitors to shop for gifts and souvenirs. This region of the town is home to a range of brilliant art galleries with many paintings and sculptures available for sale. The area also boasts a selection of other items available for purchase including clothes, books and household items.

Eating out in Buzios

Buzios is a superb place to eat out as the town contains a variety of high quality restaurant serving food from across the world. The best places in town to find great restaurants are at Rua das Padres or along the Bardot Beachfront, where the restaurants serve Italian, Moroccan, French and Thai cuisine as well as the fish and seafood dishes, which are a local favourite.