Tartaruga Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Priscilla Ribeiro
Photo by Priscilla Ribeiro

Popular places to visit

Tartaruga Beach

Tartaruga Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Tartaruga Beach during your travels in Búzios?

Tartaruga 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
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
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
Forno Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and rugged coastline

Forno Beach

Hone your photography skills at this beach where the striking and unusual pink tinge to the sand makes for interesting vacation pictures.

Forno Beach

Activities

Full Day in Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios

Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios

AU$150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios
Búzios with Schooner Cruise, Trolley City Tour & Lunch – From Búzios

Búzios with Schooner Cruise, Trolley City Tour & Lunch – From Búzios

AU$126
per adult
Búzios with Schooner Cruise, Trolley City Tour & Lunch – From Búzios
23 - Guided Excursion to Búzios with Boat Trip and Lunch

23 - Guided Excursion to Búzios with Boat Trip and Lunch

AU$129
per adult
23 - Guided Excursion to Búzios with Boat Trip and Lunch
Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch

Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch

AU$99
per adult
Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch
From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip

From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip

AU$127
per adult
From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip
Catamaran boat tour in Búzios

Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios

AU$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios
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Our pick of the best Tartaruga Hotel Deals

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$95 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$95
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Atalaia Viewpoint and Foguete Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (140 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 La Plage
Hotel La Plage
3 out of 5
Rua dos Badejos, 40, Praia do Peró, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is AU$114 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a sauna. Popular attractions Japanese Island and Forte Beach are located ...
6/10 (446 reviews)
"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

Hotel La Plage
Vila d'este Hotel
Vila d'este Hotel
5 out of 5
Alto do Humaitá Nº 11, Centro, Búzios, RJ
The price is AU$284 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$284
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (399 reviews)
"One of the great stays we have ever had."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Vila d'este Hotel
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
4 out of 5
Av Jose Bento Ribeiro Dantas, 222, Búzios, RJ
The price is AU$45 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$45
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Búzios. Enjoy a sauna, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (537 reviews)
"Our AC was broken but they got us into another rook quickly, the breakfast was great, downtown was right near the hotel and had so many options. The people at the hotel are so nice."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Own Buzios Beach Hotel
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
The price is AU$114 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and free water park access. Popular attractions Orla Bardot and Rua ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (347 reviews)
"Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2024

Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
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$200 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (496 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2024

Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
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Other neighbourhoods around Tartaruga

Canto Beach showing 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
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Portal da Ferradura

Though Portal da Ferradura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ferradura Beach and Canto Beach.

Portal da Ferradura
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Alto de Buzios

When in Alto de Buzios, you can plan a visit to Ferradura Beach and Ferradurinha Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Alto de Buzios
Ferradura Beach featuring 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
Buzios featuring 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
Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos

Manguinhos

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Manguinhos. You might want to make time for a stop at Porto da Barra Búzios or Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos.

Manguinhos

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