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Brazil is a wealthy country full of incredible and various landscapes ranging from striking beaches to incredible diverse rainforest, Brazil counts with the mayor biodiversity of the world, colorful traditions and festivals and a very rich history.
Buzios was originally settled by European pirates and slave traders. This happy mixture of many bloods prospered and became a picturesque fishing village, elected one of the 10 most beautiful areas in the world, famous for its unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony, incredible beauty and sophisticated boutiques and restaurants frequented by discerning visitors who come from all over the world to savour its magic.
With rain forests, waterfalls, stunning beaches and cosmopolitan cities, Brazil has it all! Capture the fast-paced rhythm of Rio or Sao Paolo, or take a slow boat down the Amazon River to explore the world’s largest rain forest. And don’t forget the legendary Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches of Rio.
On Brazil's famous coastline in the state of Rio de Janeiro, this upscale resort town was made...
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Rio is famous for its spectacular natural setting, its Carnival celebrations and samba music. Some of the most famous landmarks include Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain; Sugarloaf mountain “Pão de Açúcar” with its cable car and Maracanã stadium, the world’s largest.
Búzios is one of the most popular and appreciated sailing sites, with most water sports taking place on the west side of the peninsula. This is the site where Olympic champions, Lars and Torben Grael are always seen.
The Brazilian Carnival is an annual celebration in Brazil held 40 days before Easter and marking the start of Lent. During Lent, Roman Catholics, which constitute the majority in Brazil, are to abstain from bodily pleasures.
An incredible underwater fauna, in crystal-clear water, make Búzios a “live aquarium”. Underwater, the temperature is around 22ºC which is an invitation for beginners and veterans alike.
Búzios has a busy nightlife with shows, nightclubs, parties, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. The main strip is Rua das Pedras, a friendly and eclectic street, where running into famous people and hearing foreign languages is commonplace.
Fishing in Búzios is a feast… Surrounded by ocean on almost all sides, Búzios is a fisherman’s paradise. By the way, the city was originated by a group of fishermen, and still maintains its’ tradition, legends and activities.
All US Citizens and many foreign nationals who travel to Brazil require an entry visa prior to leaving their nations. Most Asian, Australian, American and French citizens are required to arrive with a visa; Britons and Germans are not. Your passport will normally be stamped for a 90-day stay.
Citizens of the following countries DO NOT need a visa to travel to Brazil for tourism purposes:
Andorra- Argentina – Austria – Bahamas – Barbados – Belgium – Bermuda -Bolivia – Bulgaria – Chile- Colombia – Costa Rica – Czech Republic – Denmark – Ecuador- Finland – France -Germany – Great Britain – Greece – Hungary – Iceland -Ireland – Italy – Israel – Liechtenstein – Luxembourg – Malaysia – Malta – Monaco – Morocco – Namibia – Netherlands – New Zealand – Norway – Paraguay – Peru -Philippines – Poland – Portugal – San Marino – Slovenia – South Africa – South Korea – Spain – Surinam – Sweden – Switzerland – Thailand – Trinidad & Tobago – Tunis – Turkey – Uruguay – Vatican.
The times quoted are the time in the Consulate. Time spent in transit from and to you are additional. Plan accordingly.
Casual summer clothes in natural fabrics like cotton are most appropriate. Don’t forget dress clothes (still casual) for nightlife and fine dining.
There’s no such thing as a bad time to visit Búzios. If you don’t care much for partying, the best time to enjoy Búzios is off-season, specially from March to June and from September to November. In this periods, you will find great weather, lower rates and plenty of room for you to relax on the beach. Mid-December through mid-Febraury is the busiest period, with January being the peak month.
As a general guideline, restaurants and bars include the usual 10% tip in the bill, often labeled as service, It The customary tip to hotel porters is R$ 2 to R$ 5. Prices of goods and services already have taxes included.
Electrical Power in Búzios and Rio de Janeiro: 110 volts, 60 Hz
The monetary unit of Brazil is the Real (R$). It can be exchanged at Airports, Banks, travel Agencies and authorized Hotels. International credit cards are accepted at hotels and in most restaurants and stores.
Annual average temperature: 26º C (80 ºF).
Temperature of the water: between 18º and 21º C (64 to 68ºF)
Average number of sunny days in a year: 254
The seasons are exactly opposite to the one of Europe and United States.
As in most of the country, Búzios, is three less hours than in Greenwich (England). This relationship changes when it is established the schedule of summer in Brazil, and the clocks are early one hour, decreasing this difference to 2 hours.
Portuguese is the national language, but Portuguese spoken in Brazil is different, in accent and intonation, than the language spoken in Portugal and Portuguese colonies. English and Spanish are also spoken in some hotels, Inns, restaurants and tourist spots. Portuguese speakers usually understand Spanish, though the contrary is not necessarily the case.
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