Seashore and beaches

Tartaruga - Tucuns

Tartaruga. With calm and warm waters, Tartaruga (Turtle) beach, is considered the most tropical one in Buzios, perfect to spend the day. With 1,8 km extension, it is wild and rugged. Access is by a land path that starts in the main entrance of Buzios, just before the roundabout of Ferradura. Besides relaxing in one of the most beautiful landscapes, you can enjoy different dishes with brazilian music as background. It is perfect for kids and for practising aquatic sports as banana boat, windsurf and diving. Between Sapata and Cruz, the beach is divided in two by a rocky formation, its waters are green and transparent. Forced stop for tour ships. In the end of the beach on its left side there is a road to Manguinhos, through plants and vegetation.

Tucuns. The beautiful beach of Tucuns, is located in an inlet to the south of Buzios, 7km away from downtown and it is the continuation of Geribá beach. White sands, not very frequented as it is not very near downtown but it is very good for walks. It is one of the favorite beaches of surfers: strong waves allow them to practice this sport peacefully. Fishing with the stick from the sand is aslo very common in this beach.