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Búzios, Brazil, Vacation Packages, Tours, Hotels

Búzios is ideal if you enjoy picturesque settings and a lively beach-holiday vibe. Búzios peninsula is a charming and happening summer destination north of Rio de Janeiro, for Brazilians and foreigners alike. Arid vegetation lines the rocky hills with cactuses and
shrubbery, dousing it with a unique beachside beauty of raw natural charm.

The colourful fishing boats in the bay are postcard icons of the city and remit back to its days as a sleepy fishing village. When Brigitte Bardot elected this quiet hideaway as her holiday destination in the 60s, she put it on the glob-trotters’ map and ever since, tourism has developed steadily turning it into one of the most popular holiday destinations in SE Brazil. 

A car is essential to explore the region which will enable you to visit the many beaches and find good food, a vibrant nightlife and beautiful setting. These combinations have made Búzios especially attractive to many foreigners, who fell in love with its charm and stayed on past their holidays.

If you enjoy people watching, shopping, eating well, beach hopping and a vibrant holiday vibe, this will be right down your alley.
If you are looking for a remote and quiet beach spot, Búzios is not for you.

Búzios is mainly a summer destination, although its famously good weather make it attractive any time of the year. From December to March it is a hotspot for Brazilians and foreigners. If you love jazz, in July there is an annual international jazz festival.

Best time to visit Búzios

Búzios has developed steadily over the last decades. There is a balanced blend of private holiday homes and hotels. Where you
stay, will directly influence your experience.

Botique Hotels

Pousada Insólito is the newest hotel in our selection and offers the demanding traveler privacy and good perks, such as hot tubs and great private sun decks with sea views.

Honeymoon Hotels in Búzios
The  Pousada Vila D´Este has the perfect suite for honeymooners and is centrally located close to shops and bars, overlooking the
Búzios Bay. Walking distance from the main action at Rua das Pedras and the city center.

Traditional Hotels in Búzios

Pousada Casas Brancas caters well to families and groups of friends looking for a reliable and convenient option. Walking distance from the main action at Rua das Pedras and offers sea views.

Private Villas in Búzios

For those who look for a more private and autonomous experience, a hilltop villa overlooking the sea, can be a superb alternative.

What captivated Brigitte Bardot in Búzios may have faded over 50 years, but her legacy has lived on, the natural beauty persists and people continue to flock to the peninsula seeking THE Búzios vibe. Here is what we consider its highlights:

Watersports and Snorkeling in Búzios

The crystal clear waters of Búzios offer snorkellers and scuba divers great visibility and good opportunities of seeing schools of
vibrant tropical fish. Beaches like Brava are known for their swell and are popular surfer hang-outs. Coves with open waters, are popular windsurfing and sailing points. Although the hilly terrain puts some people off walking, there are good treks to be made around the peninsula and great view points for a rest or at sunset.

Shopping and Nightlife in Búzios

Rua das Pedras is lined with bars, shops, restaurants, nightclubs and late-night eateries. You will certainly bump into friends you’ve made and rub shoulders with Rio It girls and Brazilian celebrities. Orla Bardot, along the beachfront is pleasant to walk along and filled with cute and quieter bar and restaurant options - great views!

The Beaches in Búzios

Búzios beaches tend to be cove-like and each with a distinct character and vibe; they are like neighborhoods. A good idea is to
beach hop and find out which appeals to you most. Some have calm waters, others are great for surfing; some are only accessible by foot or sea and others are hot spots that will serve up lobster and caipirinhas at beachside service huts. Water taxis - small speedboats - go to and from the most popular beaches and are a pleasant and practical way to get around.

To reach the peninsula coves overland you need a car/taxi, or bike if you enjoy hills.

Climate in Búzios

During the summer months of December-February temperatures can reach up to 40oC during the day, remaining hot at night as well. At this time of the year, tropical thunderstorms are very common, although they rarely last more than 2/3 hours. In the Autumn months, from late March to early June, the temperatures remain high but it rains less and the skies are blue. In winter, from late June to August, temperatures are around 25oC – quite cool for the local standard, but great beach weather for most people. It also rains less at this time of the year. Spring temperatures start to rise again as does the propensity for rainfall.

Our Brazil Travel Advisors know Búzios well and can arrange a great vacation for you and your family.

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