Búzios
Búzios is a beach town on the Atlantic coast of Rio de Janeiro state, known for its calm bays and a walkable cobblestone center.
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Búzios is a peninsula and beach town on the Atlantic coast of Rio de Janeiro state, in southeastern Brazil, about three hours by road from Rio de Janeiro. The area was a fishing village before it grew into a resort. Its beaches range from calm bays with clear water to open beaches with stronger surf on the outer coast. Brigitte Bardot's visit in 1964 drew international attention to the town.
Most visits center on the beaches, and the town's shops, bars and restaurants sit close to the water. Rua das Pedras, the cobblestone street in the center, is the main place to walk and eat in the evening. A long weekend covers the main beaches on a first visit, and a week leaves time to rent a car and see the outer coast. December to March is the busiest period, when the weather is warmest and the town is most crowded. April, May, September and October bring mild weather and calmer beaches.
Búzios in five
- Set up a Brazilian SIM or eSIM before you landVivo, Claro and TIM are the main Brazilian mobile networks, and they sell prepaid SIMs. Set up data before you arrive so you can order taxis and check bus times from the start.Phones and eSIM
- Carry small reais for beach kiosksMany beach kiosks and small shops still take cash in reais, so carry small notes. Card machines are common in the center but not on every beach.Money and costs
- Take a bus from Novo Rio or drive about three hoursBuses run from Rio's Novo Rio bus station to Búzios, about three hours by road. Driving is possible, but parking in town is tight in high season.Getting around
- Book a boat tour around the peninsulaBoat tours reach the calm bays and islands along the peninsula. Book through a local agency or your hotel, and confirm the sailing time with the operator on the day.Tours and tickets
- Check your entry rules before you fly to BrazilMany nationalities enter visa-free, while others need an eVisa or a visa. Check the official entry page for your passport before you book flights.Visas and entry
Need to know
- Currency
- Real (BRL)
- Entry
- Visa-free for many passports; eVisa or visa for others; check first
- Emergency
- 190 police, 192 ambulance, 193 fire
- Tipping
- 10% service often added to restaurant bills; extra tip optional
- Time
- UTC-3, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuarySummer peak, busy
- FebruaryCarnival crowds
- MarchWarm, emptier
- AprilMild, calm
- MayMild, quieter
- JuneCool, quiet
- JulySchool holidays
- AugustMild, breezy
- SeptemberWarm, calm
- OctoberWarm, fewer crowds
- NovemberHot, busy again
- DecemberNew Year peak
Right now in Búzios
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
25
- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 87%
- Wind
- 27 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 94%
Búzios
05:43 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today27°23°94%Monday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 94%.
- Tue30°24°78%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 78%.
- Wed28°22°19%Wednesday: Fog. High 28°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 19%.
- Thu34°24°31%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 34°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 31%.
- Fri28°24°18%Friday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Sat32°23°31%Saturday: Cloudy. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 31%.
- Sun28°18°43%Sunday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 43%.
Updated 05:22 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 5.437 BRL
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Cabo Frioabout 40 min by carA larger town with beaches and boat tours, good for a half-day trip.
- Arraial do Caboabout 1 hour by carClear water beaches and the Pontal do Atalaia viewpoint.
- Rio de Janeiroabout 3 hours by roadSugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana for a long day trip.
Before you go to Búzios
Rules for Búzios, checked
- Entry rules depend on your passport and change: check the Polícia Federal or your nearest Brazilian consulate before you fly.
- Drugs are illegal in Brazil and police can arrest visitors for possession.
- Check vaccine requirements, including yellow fever, with your health provider or travel clinic before you travel.
Plan around Búzios
Center, Orla Bardot or quieter bays compared
Read the guideGetting around BúziosBus from Rio, taxis and boat tours
Read the guideTours and ticketsBoat trips around the peninsula and day tours
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and typical prices in reais
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules for Brazil by passport
Read the guideAll of BrazilCities, regions and the wider trip
Read the guideBúzios FAQ
Is Búzios worth visiting?
Yes if you want beaches, boat trips and a compact town with bars and restaurants. It is a weak choice if you want museums and city life, so add Rio for that.
Which beach in Búzios is best?
Ferradura and João Fernandes have calm, clear water, while Geribá and Brava suit surf and long walks. Choose by what you want from the day.
Can you visit Búzios without a car?
Yes. Taxis and tours reach the far beaches, and the town center is walkable. A car makes independent beach days easier, but parking is tight in peak season.
Where is the nightlife in Búzios?
Rua das Pedras, the cobbled street in the center, has many of the bars and restaurants. It is busiest in high season.
What is the best month to visit Búzios?
April, May, September and October bring warm days, calmer beaches and fewer crowds. December to February is the busiest summer period.