{"id":30842,"date":"2020-03-23T20:26:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T19:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/?p=30842"},"modified":"2026-01-08T21:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:15:17","slug":"buzios-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/en\/buzios-brazil\/","title":{"rendered":"B\u00fazios: Dreamy beaches & balmy nights near Rio de Janeiro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B\u00fazios is actually called Arma\u00e7\u00e3o dos B\u00fazios<\/strong>, but among Brazilians the popular resort is simply called B\u00fazios<\/strong>. There you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil! When the weather is nice, many Cariocas from Rio de Janeiro<\/a> are drawn here.<\/p>\n\n

So if you’re ever in Rio<\/strong>, I highly recommend a trip to Buzi\u00f3s! In only three and a half hours by car you can reach unforgettable dream beaches. I’ll show you the best locations, sights and give you some tips for a great vacation in Brazil! <\/p>\n\n

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Arma\u00e7\u00e3o dos B\u00fazios: Beaches & Brazilian Lifestyle<\/h2>\n\n

B\u00fazios is located on a peninsula and has more than 20 beaches<\/strong>, each more beautiful and unique than the other. While the water on the beaches in the north is calmer and warmer, the beaches in the south are wider, the water temperature is colder and the waves are rougher. Depending on your mood, you can choose busy and less busy beaches: On some beaches one beach hut follows the other, on others you are relatively alone.<\/p>\n\n

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Praia de Gerib\u00e1<\/h2>\n\n

One of the wilder mega beaches in Buz\u00edos. Relatively natural and wide<\/strong>, but with many small beach stalls that rent umbrellas and chairs and sell small snacks. In the high season very well visited to full, but also the perfect opportunity to experience original Brazilian beach life<\/strong>. The water here is a bit colder, the waves higher, but the beach falls relatively shallow into the water, so even children and non-swimmers can have fun here.<\/p>\n\n

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Praia de Manguinhos<\/h2>\n\n

Very quiet, with some nice bars on one side, nothing but a few fishing boats on the other. If you are looking for total peace and quiet<\/strong>, this is the place for you! Here, by the way, you can also stand-up paddle well and with luck you can even see a few large sea turtles<\/strong> swimming past from the board! Otherwise, the water is not suitable for swimming in all places; there are probably also a few sewage land here, but that is unfortunately not uncommon in Brazil.<\/p>\n\n

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For those who like it quieter, Praia de Manguinhos is the place to be.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Rua das Pedras<\/h2>\n\n

It’s all night on the Rua das Pedras<\/strong>! Between chic boutiques and simple restaurants, everything squeezes on the famous pedestrian street in the center of the former village. You stroll, walk, have dinner or just a little drink – but the evening trip to Rua das Pedras is a must.<\/p>\n\n

More desire for Brazil? You can find all articles in the \u279c Brazil Blog<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Rua das Pedras is rarely this empty in the evening. After sunset life is raging here!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

The Orla in B\u00fazios and Brigitte Bardot<\/h2>\n\n

At the end of Rua das Pedras you reach Orla<\/strong>, the beach promenade of Arma\u00e7\u00e3o dos B\u00fazios. Despite the many tourists (especially in the high season between Christmas and Carnival), the atmosphere here is particularly cozy in the evenings. Small fishing boats are still anchored here in front of the narrow promenade of natural stone, the view wanders over the quiet bay. One place is always particularly busy: everyone wants to have their picture taken with the statue of Brigitte Bardot<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n

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Until the sixties, B\u00fazios was a really sleepy fishing village<\/strong>, no trace of tourism! Until Brigitte Bardot showed up here in 1964, in tow with her then-boyfriend Bob Zaguri. Fed up with the hype in Rio de Janeiro (such a world star at that time in Brazil, that was an event!) they fled to the then unknown Arma\u00e7\u00e3o dos B\u00fazios – the reporters after them and suddenly everybody knew Buz\u00edos. Therefore, until today, B\u00fazios is called the “Saint-Tropez of Brazil”<\/strong>. In fact, the atmosphere here is similar; to this day, the rich and famous of Rio and Brazil meet in Buz\u00edos.<\/p>\n\n

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Directly on the promenade in B\u00fazios: The restaurant La Bardot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Rather untypical for Brazil: There is even a small art house cinema, “Gran Cine Bardot”.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Still a bit the romantic fishing village of yesteryear: the Orla Brigitte Bardot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Practical tips for your stay in B\u00fazios<\/h2>\n\n

Arrival | Plane, Bus, Shuttle Service & Tour<\/h3>\n\n

From Rio de Janeiro it is only a three and a half hour drive<\/strong> to B\u00fazios. From Rio you can also book day trips<\/strong> by car, van or boat, but in my opinion it is not worth it.<\/p>\n\n

\u279c Day trips from Rio to B\u00fazios*<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

If you have the time, organize transportation separately and spend several days in B\u00fazios!<\/p>\n\n

There are plenty of shuttle services<\/strong> that go directly to B\u00fazios from Rio’s Galeao International Airport or from neighborhoods like Copacabana or Ipanema.<\/p>\n\n

\u279c Private shuttle to Rio de Janeiro*<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Just as convenient (and cheaper), however, are the intercity buses<\/strong> that depart either from Rio de Janeiro’s central bus station (Rodovi\u00e1ria) or from Gale\u00e3o Airport. There is no airport for scheduled flights in B\u00fazios.<\/p>\n\n

\u279c Bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to B\u00fazios*<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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From B\u00fazios you can also reach the beaches of Arraial d’Ajuda by day trips.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Best time to travel | May to August<\/h3>\n\n

I was in B\u00fazios in January, right in the middle of Brazil’s peak tourist season<\/strong>. However, trips in the low season<\/strong>, e.g. from May to August, are more recommended. Then the prices are lower, the weather is dry and warm. During the peak tourist season from Christmas to Carnival<\/strong>, prices rise, accommodations are often fully booked, beaches and the town itself are crowded. In addition, there can be rainy days every now and then due to the rainy season.<\/p>\n\n

Accommodation in B\u00fazios<\/h3>\n\n

Tip<\/strong>: Look for a small pousada<\/strong> (guesthouse). Pousadas are usually very small, family run and communicative. There you always quickly find a connection, even among the other guests. Most of them also offer breakfast, usually very rich with fresh typical fruits like papayas, pineapples or watermelons and many sweet treats, often homemade.<\/p>\n\n

There are pousadas for every budget, from simple to luxurious. I can recommend the Blanca Hostel*<\/a>(don’t be put off by the “hostel”, there are also nice, simple double rooms), very close to Praia do Gerib\u00e1 and with bus or Uber you are quickly in the center. <\/p>\n\n

\u279c Find the best prices for accommodation in B\u00fazios*<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Transportation | Bus & Uber<\/h3>\n\n

As in Rio, Uber<\/strong> is always a good and safe choice to get from point A to point B. However, public buses<\/strong> also run regularly and are cheaper. Tickets are available on the bus. In addition, so-called vans<\/strong>, privately organized lines, stop at the bus stops, but you can take them without any problems. Payment is made directly to the driver when boarding or disembarking.<\/p>\n\n

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A walk along the Orla River in Buz\u00edos is a must, from there many small boats also depart for individual tours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Security | Crime & Women traveling alone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even though B\u00fazios is very close to Rio, you will quickly notice that the mood regarding public safety is quite different here. In Rio you are often warned of somewhat unsafe corners, general attention is in order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also my article about \u279c Safety in Rio<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In B\u00fazios, however, the situation is much more relaxed, there is little sign of crime<\/strong> and after a visit to Rio, B\u00fazios is a real boon in this respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women traveling alone<\/strong> can move around here (and, in my opinion, the rest of Brazil) without any problems and do not have to take any different precautions than men, couples or friends traveling together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many Brazilians vacation in Buz\u00edos with the entire family or you go here in a large group of friends: be just as open-minded and you’ll make friends right away! Brazilians are very communicative<\/strong>, open and like to accept strangers into their group!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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