Tartaruga Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tartaruga
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.
Ferradura Beach
The calm waters that lap this gorgeous horseshoe-shaped beach in an upmarket Búzios neighborhood are perfect for swimming, kayaking and snorkeling.
Geriba Beach
Revel in the lively ambiance of the bars and restaurants of one of the most popular beaches in the Búzios region.
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.
Forno Beach
Hone your photography skills at this beach where the striking and unusual pink tinge to the sand makes for interesting vacation pictures.
Activities
Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios
Tour of the most beautiful beaches and islands of Buzios by Buziana Tour
Búzios Trolley Adventure City Tour
Our pick of the best Tartaruga Hotel Deals
Pousada dos Coqueiros Búzios
"The place needs total renovation! The walls of the room have mildew, the toilet was clogged, the water from the shower stall permeates through the whole bathroom floor, making everything wet. Breakfast is poor with only fruit a banana, breads are small and not crispy. Staff is nice and courteous"
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2021
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
"Very well located at the Orla Bardot with many restaurants and steps away from Rua das Pedras."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
"We had a very mixed experience at Own Búzios. While the staff was initially very kind and the location is excellent conveniently across from a grocery store and easy to get around the room and maintenance issues were disappointing. We were first checked into a room with a shared bathroom despite ..."
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel La Plage
"Hotel esta abandonado, cama desconfortavel, ar condicionado nao funciona, roupa de cama tinha marcas de maquiagem, tive que ir no shopping comprar fronha de travesseiro e toalhas, chuveiro ruim, cafe da manha e pessimo pior que ja vi, de pao dormido, frutas passadas, com suco de pozinho (nao e natural) ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025
Pousada Xerxes
"Simple but very good!!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Bamboo Búzios Hostel
"Terrific location, very small shower in bathroom."
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025
Our guide on where to stay in Tartaruga
Downtown Buzios
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Downtown Buzios. You might want to make time for a stop at Santos Dumont Square or Rua das Pedras.
Joao Fernandes
Joao Fernandes is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like João Fernandes Beach and Joao Fernandinho Beach.
Praia de Geribá
If you're spending some time in Praia de Geribá, Geriba Beach and Geriba Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.
Humaita
Humaita is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Orla Bardot and Armacao Beach.
Manguinhos
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Manguinhos. You might want to make time for a stop at Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos or Manguinhos Beach.
