ABOUT
ARMAÇÃO DE BÚZIOS
Armação dos Búzios, or just Búzios as it is popularly known, is a Municipality of the Lakes Region, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The city is 166 km away with Rio de Janeiro Located on a peninsula with eight kilometers of extension and with 23 beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters.
Among the main beaches are Geribá, João Fernandes, Ferradurinha, Armação, Manguinhos, Turtle, Bones, Tucuns, Brava, Oven and Seal.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Rua das Pedras
The famous Rua das Pedras is located in the center of the city, with 600 meters of extension is a must for visitors. With a great concentration of shops, restaurants, bars, cafes, art galleries and crafts.
Orla Bardot
Boardwalk that joins the end of Rua das Pedras to the fishermen’s pier, in Armação Beach. Excerpt of the sea that takes the name of the actress of French cinema, who in 1964 spent a season in the city.
A walk along the waterfront, offers a pleasant stroll … stone floor, wooden deck, accompanied by the vegetation and the sea of Armação beach, with colorful fishermen boats. In addition to enjoying the wonderful sunset, there are the statues of Brigitte Bardot, the three fishermen and Juscelino Kubitschek.
Statue of Brigit Bardot
Icon of Búzios, being one of the most visited points of Orla Bardot, the bronze statue of Brigite Bardot, work of the plastic artist Christina Motta.
Statue of the Three Fishermen
It portrays three trawlers on the seashore in honor of the fishermen. Located on the edge of Armação beach, 30 meters from the sand, on stones, work of the artist Christina Motta.
Statue of Juscelino Kubitschek
Estátua do ex-presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, na orla da praia da Armação. Produzida pelo artista Hildebrando Lima.
Church of Sant’Anna
It is a historical Catholic temple, built in the XVIII century, located in an elevation between Bones Beach and Armação Beach, offering some of the most beautiful views.
Lookouts
The lookouts are isolated in strategic, privileged points that have a breathtaking view of the peninsula.
- Lookout of the João Fernandes
- Lookout of the Brava
- Mirante do Forno
Ponta da Lagoinha
Geological point of interest, located between Praia da Foca and Ferradura Beach. Known as the “Himalayan Brazilian”, a geological formation of 600 million years, with rock formations and natural pools.
Santos Dumont Square
Located in the center of the cities, being the main space for cultural events. Weekends take place at the craftsmen’s fair.
Square of Bones
Small and charming square, with bronze sculptures, ideal for children.