Baía Formosa Travel Guide
Búzios
Visit Baía Formosa
Popular places to visit
Rua das Pedras
Spend a relaxed afternoon exploring the charming stores, galleries and cafés of this busy and colorful street, or head to one of the bars here that come alive after dark.
Geriba Beach
Revel in the lively ambiance of the bars and restaurants of one of the most popular beaches in the Búzios region.
Ferradura Beach
The calm waters that lap this gorgeous horseshoe-shaped beach in an upmarket Búzios neighborhood are perfect for swimming, kayaking and snorkeling.
Orla Bardot
Enjoy the ocean views and admire the fascinating statues of iconic figures and fishermen in this walkway tribute to a French diva.
Armacao Beach
Look out across the ocean from this golden beach in the liveliest area of Búzios and enjoy views of bobbing boats and a delightful statue.
Ferradurinha Beach
Examine the unusual rocks, rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, and see the turtles and colorful fish in this calm, protected bay.
Things to do
Day Trip to Buzios from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
One Day Tour to Buzios departing from Rio de Janeiro - Costa do Sol
Búzios - Boat Trip Leaving Rio with Lunch, Transport and Tour Guide
Brazilian Saint Tropez - Buzios Beach Full Day Tour
Búzios Trolley Adventure City Tour
Top hotels in Baía Formosa
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
What kind of luxury resort hotel has concrete floors in the room and the bathroom? No hot water in the shower? They didn't have any soap. They insisted shampoo is just as good so gave out extra shampoo! Guess what, shampoo isn't the same, so I had to buy my own soap. The rooms open up motel style ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Zendaya Resort Beach Sport & Spa
The beach is minimal but the pool on the beach is amazing. 10/10
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Paradiso Corporate - Cabo Frio
Hotel Paradiso del Sol
Estava tudo perfeito obrigada
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Passagem Concept Hotel e Spa
Great location, nice staff, spacious rooms
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Baía Formosa
São José
While São José isn't home to many top sights, Tucuns Beach and Geriba Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Praia Rasa
If you're spending some time in Praia Rasa, Manguinhos Beach and Rasa Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Tucuns
If you're spending some time in Tucuns, Tucuns Beach and Reserve Serra das Emerencias are top sights worth seeing.
Bosque de Geriba
When in Bosque de Geriba, you can plan a visit to Geriba Beach and Manguinhos Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Porto Belo
Travellers like the beaches in Porto Belo, and Manguinhos Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Campo de Pouso
While there might not be top attractions in Campo de Pouso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Manguinhos Beach and Geriba Beach.
