Baía Formosa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Baía Formosa
Popular places to visit
![Geriba Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264868-Geriba-Beach-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Geriba Beach
Revel in the lively ambiance of the bars and restaurants of one of the most popular beaches in the Búzios region.
![Rua das Pedras which includes a small town or village and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264838-Rua-Das-Pedras-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing swimming, a coastal town and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264943-Ferradura-Beach-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ferradura Beach
The calm waters that lap this gorgeous horseshoe-shaped beach in an upmarket Búzios neighborhood are perfect for swimming, kayaking and snorkeling.
![Orla Bardot which includes a sunset, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264966-Orla-Bardot-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Orla Bardot
Enjoy the ocean views and admire the fascinating statues of iconic figures and fishermen in this walkway tribute to a French diva.
![Ferradurinha Beach featuring a sandy beach, rocky coastline and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264976-Ferradurinha-Beach-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ferradurinha Beach
Examine the unusual rocks, rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, and see the turtles and colorful fish in this calm, protected bay.
![Forno Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and rugged coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264936-Forno-Beach-Buzioss.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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
![From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4820229/2dfabca1-168b-4b28-93ab-3e274103770c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip
![Catamaran boat tour in Búzios](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4996799/49529205-76c1-4c33-aaac-987791fef2d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios
![Buzios Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1042335/98758892-55b8-4cda-878f-3bc3b6ff69ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Day Trip to Búzios from Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Tour, Bay Cruise and Lunch
![Full Day in Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5154266/cca2efea-721b-4cb3-bddf-cccd98742c03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios
Our pick of the best Baía Formosa Hotel Deals
![Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15300000/15290200/15290163/72e5bc9f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2024
![Casas Brancas Boutique Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8080000/8071300/8071294/0c7f93db_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 25 Jan. 2025
![Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73250000/73249700/73249608/0959f743_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2024
![Insolito Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2470000/2469900/2469887/968af949_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1142600/1142579/7b157800_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2024
![Varandas ao Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92020000/92018200/92018163/7fe62f5e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Baía Formosa
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São José
While São José isn't home to many top sights, Geriba Beach and Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Praia Rasa
If you're spending some time in Praia Rasa, Manguinhos Beach and Praia Baía Formosa are top sights worth seeing.
![Tucuns Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/265000/265011-Tucuns-Beach-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Tucuns
If you're spending some time in Tucuns, Tucuns Beach and Reserve Serra das Emerencias are top sights worth seeing.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bosque de Geriba
When in Bosque de Geriba, you can plan a visit to Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos and Geriba Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Porto Belo
Travellers like the beaches in Porto Belo, and Manguinhos Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Campo de Pouso
While there might not be top attractions in Campo de Pouso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos and Geriba Beach.