Orla Bardot, the eastward continuation of Rua das Pedras, is a delightful winding oceanfront promenade linking the two oldest and most picturesque…
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Búzios
Beautiful Búzios sits on a jutting peninsula scalloped by 17 beaches. A simple fishing village until the early ’60s, when it was ‘discovered’ by Brigitte Bardot and her Brazilian boyfriend, it’s now one of Brazil’s most upscale and animated seaside resorts, littered with boutiques, fine restaurants, villas, bars and posh pousadas. The Mediterranean touch introduced by the Portuguese has not been lost – indeed, the narrow cobblestone streets and picturesque waterfront contribute to Búzios’ image as Brazil’s St Tropez.
Búzios is not a single town but rather three settlements on the same peninsula – Ossos, Manguinhos and Armação de Búzios. Ossos (Bones), at the northern tip of the peninsula, is the oldest and most attractive. It has a pretty harbor and yacht club, plus a few hotels and bars. Manguinhos, on the isthmus, is the most commercial. Armação, in between, is the heart of town, with the most tourist amenities.
Explore Búzios
- OOrla Bardot
Orla Bardot, the eastward continuation of Rua das Pedras, is a delightful winding oceanfront promenade linking the two oldest and most picturesque…
- RRua das Pedras
The biggest draws in Búzios are the natural setting plus the intoxicating mixture of opportunities for relaxation, nightlife, shopping and ocean sports…
- FFishermen Statues
Remarkably realistic-looking fishermen hauling in their nets by sculptor Christina Motta.
- PPresident Juscelino Kubitschek Statue
Statue of the former Brazilian president by sculptor Christina Motta.
- BBrigitte Bardot Statue
Statue of the famous French actress by sculptor Christina Motta.
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Búzios.
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Orla Bardot
Orla Bardot, the eastward continuation of Rua das Pedras, is a delightful winding oceanfront promenade linking the two oldest and most picturesque…
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Rua das Pedras
The biggest draws in Búzios are the natural setting plus the intoxicating mixture of opportunities for relaxation, nightlife, shopping and ocean sports…
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Fishermen Statues
Remarkably realistic-looking fishermen hauling in their nets by sculptor Christina Motta.
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President Juscelino Kubitschek Statue
Statue of the former Brazilian president by sculptor Christina Motta.
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