Brava Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Brava Beach showing general coastal views and a beach
Brava Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Brava
Brava Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach
Joao Fernandes Viewpoint featuring general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views

Popular places to visit

Brava Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Brava Beach

Surf on the wild waves that meet this scenic stretch of sand, which is pleasingly quiet compared to some of Búzios less secluded beaches.

Brava Beach
Joao Fernandes Viewpoint which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a sunset

Joao Fernandes Viewpoint

Admire the glorious vista of the surrounding forested hills and the sparkling bay from this concrete lookout above the beach.

Joao Fernandes Viewpoint
Geriba Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town

Geriba Beach

Revel in the lively ambiance of the bars and restaurants of one of the most popular beaches in the Búzios region.

Geriba Beach
Rua das Pedras which includes a small town or village and night scenes

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.

Rua das Pedras
Ferradura Beach showing swimming, a coastal town and general coastal views

Ferradura Beach

The calm waters that lap this gorgeous horseshoe-shaped beach in an upmarket Búzios neighborhood are perfect for swimming, kayaking and snorkeling.

Ferradura Beach
Orla Bardot which includes a sunset, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Orla Bardot

Enjoy the ocean views and admire the fascinating statues of iconic figures and fishermen in this walkway tribute to a French diva.

Orla Bardot

Activities

Catamaran boat tour in Búzios

Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios
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Tour of the most beautiful beaches and islands of Buzios by Buziana Tour

AU$16
per adult
Tour of the most beautiful beaches and islands of Buzios by Buziana Tour
Brigitte Bardot Monument

Sou Buziano

AU$21
per adult
Sou Buziano
Búzios Trolley Adventure City Tour

Búzios Trolley Adventure City Tour

AU$46
per adult
Búzios Trolley Adventure City Tour
Búzios 2.5-Hour Schooner Boat Experience

Búzios 2.5-Hour Schooner Boat Experience

AU$30
per adult
Búzios 2.5-Hour Schooner Boat Experience
Buggy's ride

Buggy Ride in Buzios by Buziana Tour

AU$55
per adult
Buggy Ride in Buzios by Buziana Tour
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Our pick of the best Brava Hotel Deals

Pousada Peninsula de Buzios

Pousada Peninsula de Buzios

3 out of 5
R. Fanor Aurelio da Costa, Búzios, RJ
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Búzios. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
"Our experience at Pousada Peninsula de Buzios was outstanding. They helped us with a late check-in and made us feel welcome from the very beginning. The room was spacious, fully renovated, with strong Wi-Fi and a very handy mini fridge. Breakfast was plentiful and well-balanced, the pão de queijo ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

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Pousada Peninsula de Buzios
Pousada Pelicano

Pousada Pelicano

3 out of 5
Rua dos Coqueiros, 7, Centro, Búzios, RJ
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly pousada in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Geriba Beach and Orla Bardot ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (235 reviews)
"Great and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

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Pousada Pelicano
Foca Guest House

Foca Guest House

3 out of 5
Rua Dezessete, 100, Bairro Brava, Búzios, RJ
The price is AU$70 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$70
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Geriba Beach and Orla Bardot are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Piscina excelente e bom café da manhã. Quarto limpo também"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Foca Guest House
Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience

Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience

4 out of 5
Rua das Dunas, S/N, Tucuns, Búzios
The price is AU$118 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$118
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (536 reviews)
Excelente
"Estuvimos tres días en julio. Todo estuvo perfecto, el servicio, la habitación bien amplia, la piscina, el desayuno. Nada que corregir."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava

3 out of 5
R. Pastor Admardo Machado s/n, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
The price is AU$84 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$84
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
"Not clean at all. Bad smells throughout the hotel, not hot water, hotel staff trying to get into our room without our permission, parking is too expensive."

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort

Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort

3.5 out of 5
Estrada da Usina, 294, Morro do Humaitá, Búzios, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and free water park access. Popular attractions Geriba Beach and Orla ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (388 reviews)
"Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2024

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Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Brava

Orla Bardot showing a bay or harbour and general coastal views

Humaita

Humaita is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Orla Bardot and Armacao Beach.

Humaita
Joao Fernandes Beach showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a couple

Joao Fernandes

3/5(1 area review)

Joao Fernandes is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like João Fernandes Beach and Joao Fernandinho Beach.

Joao Fernandes
Ossos Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Ossos

While visiting Ossos, you might make a stop by sights like Ossos Beach and Azeda Beach.

Ossos
Buzios which includes general coastal views and a coastal town as well as a small group of people

Downtown Buzios

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Downtown Buzios. You might want to make time for a stop at Rua das Pedras or Canto Beach.

Downtown Buzios
Canto Beach featuring outdoor art and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Canto

While visiting Canto, you might make a stop by sights like Canto Beach and Rua das Pedras.

Canto
Ferradura Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

Village da Ferradura

Village da Ferradura is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ferradura Beach and Ponta da Lagoinha.

Village da Ferradura

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