What to do in Búzios

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Brava Beach showing a beach and general coastal views

Búzios Attractions

You're excited to set course in a different direction. Always up for broadening your horizons and unique ways to get inspired, you're prepared to discover an exciting city like the savvy traveller you are. Coming up: Búzios! It's not difficult to fill an itinerary, because Expedia Canada makes it easy to book loads of things to do. Find and book your activities today, and all you'll have left to do is pack your bags and get excited.

  • The activities in Búzios are not only topnotch, but they won't bust your budget. We have 43 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just CA $17 . Get your favourite excursion on Expedia Canada for significant savings, and you'll still have money for a dream hotel or fine meal while you're travelling.
  • Búzios is popular among thrill seekers similar to yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to learn about local culture and find the top activities, and many are already thinking of return. The top things to do can get the interest of even seasoned explorers, and it's not hard to see why. Our collection includes an impressive array of entertainment and opportunities for adventure. With Búzios's most talked about attractions like the Búzios Peninsula Open-Air Tram Tour, there are tons of selections to choose from when you check out the top-quality tours and excursions here at Expedia Canada.

It takes a game plan to best get the feel for Búzios, particularly when you want to include trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we can tell you're someone who likes to get out and about—you're excited to get out and take it all in. You want to check off the top activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Our activities are the perfect way to organize your holiday. Book group tours on Expedia Canada, and you may find all that you are seeking and more.


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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 which includes a small town or village and night scenes

2. 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

3. 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 featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach

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 showing a sunset, a sandy 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 which includes general coastal views, rugged coastline and a beach

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 showing general coastal views, 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 general coastal views and a bay or harbour 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 a beach and general coastal views

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

Downtown Buzios

3/5(2 area reviews)

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 featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

Joao Fernandes

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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, general coastal views and a coastal town

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 featuring general coastal views and a bay or harbor

Humaita

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 rugged coastline and a coastal town

Ferradurinha

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

Ferradurinha

Day trip destinations from Búzios