Prior to the 1960s, Búzios was little more than a small fishing village. In 1964, French actress Brigitte Bardot visited Búzios and fell in love with the city. His visit had international repercussions and the village was put on the map.
Since then, Búzios has become a popular tourist destination among cariocas and a tourist spot from all over the world. The city is known as a luxury resort in Brazil. However, it retains much of its small-town charm.
What to do in Búzios? a brief summary
- cylinder diving
- Snorkel in the Búzios Frame
- Boat trips on Búzios
- bug rides
- Boca da Barra Lookout Trail
- Spend the day at the beach
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1 – Scuba diving in Búzios
It is not a mystery to know that, in addition to more than 20 beaches, Búzios offers a wide variety of activities involving the most diverse styles of diving.
If you're looking for a place to enjoy the hottest times of the year, here's a great tip on what to do around here: scuba diving.
In the center of the city, the best beach is, without a doubt, João Fernandes beach! It has a great flow of people, incredible options for practice, most days of the week.
A little further away, you will find Praia da Tartaruga, another excellent choice for your dip in Búzios.
Finally, a recommendation is Praia de Geribá, precisely because it is the darling of many people. It's about a 25-minute drive from the city center, but the dive in those parts is well worth it.
2 – Snorkel in Búzios Frame
Diving in a tropical paradise like Armação de Búzios is an experience that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. O snorkeling allows you to see aquatic life up close and underwater without the need for very sophisticated equipment.
This sport is an excellent way to observe marine ecosystems and can be very accessible and highly educational.
The blue sea of Búzios is a great place for a free dive! Different places await you to live this unique adventure. Ikigai's recommendation is to take advantage of this modality at Praia dos Ossos.
It's a great place to start diving with snorkel, the clear water facilitates visibility and the waves are not so strong, which helps you to see all the underwater life clearly.
3 – Boat trips in Búzios
During your stay, don't miss a fun opportunity to experience a Búzios schooner ride to explore the coastline and some of the most amazing beaches in the region, such as:
- Caboclo Island;
- Praia dos Búzios;
- Praia dos Ossos;
- Praia da Azedinha;
- João Fernandes Beach;
- White Island;
- Praia da Baía Formosa;
- Manguinhos Cove;
- Turtle Beach;
- Praia dos Amores and Praia do Canto.
Búzios is one of the paradise resorts in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Coming here and not enjoying the wonders that a boat trip provides is a waste of time.
4 – Bug ride on Búzios
The Church of Sant'Anna dates back to 1700, when Portuguese settlers arrived in the region. The church still holds its services and is one of the few colonial structures from Búzios still standing.
The church itself is a very beautiful spot, but it's also an excellent place to watch the sunset. Great option to start a night in Búzios, before going straight to Rua das Pedras.
There are so many places to see and visit that a bug ends up being one of the most used means of transport there.
5 – Boca da Barra Lookout Trail
Enjoy this 2.7 km loop trail near Búzios. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 minutes to complete.
This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking and tracking, but you can still enjoy some quiet during the quieter times of the day.
The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
6 – Spend the day at the beach
Búzios delivers everything to its visitors, from camping and light trails, to that heavier tracking, but don't forget to relax on the following beaches in this incredible city:
Praia dos Ossos
Praia dos Ossos is very easy to find. Close to the center of town, most visitors can walk to this beach from their hotels.
It is difficult to see it right away, as the trees and houses face it, but it is a great place to enjoy.
Praia dos Amores
Praia dos Amores is one of the most isolated beaches in Búzios. Maybe that's why it attracts so many newlyweds, mostly.
If you are looking for silence, you have come to the carto place.
Praia da Azeda
Praia da Azeda is one of the many beaches in Búzios. Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the region, it is, however, one of the most difficult beaches to reach.
But believe me when I say, the tracking for this beach is super worth the effort.
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