São José Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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
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.
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
Examine the unusual rocks, rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, and see the turtles and colorful fish in this calm, protected bay.
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.
Activities
Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios
The best Búzios' Tour: One of the brazilian paradises.
Tour of the most beautiful beaches and islands of Buzios by Buziana Tour
Half-Day Schooner Sightseeing Trip in Buzios Peninsula Beaches
Our pick of the best São José Hotel Deals
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches
Reviewed on 9 July 2024
Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
Estuvimos tres días en julio. Todo estuvo perfecto, el servicio, la habitación bien amplia, la piscina, el desayuno. Nada que corregir.
Reviewed on 13 July 2025
Paradiso Corporate - Cabo Frio
I arrived a day early due to my own mixup with travel dates from the UK. Staff at reception were super friendly and helpful the hotel was full I’m not sure how but they managed to accommodate me after a few internal conversations. All the staff were so helpful as my Portuguese is minimal. Europe ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025
Hotel Paradiso del Sol
Great staff. Great breakfast. A bit noisy. Room comfortable other than an enormous jacuzzi in it. Expensive for what you get.
Reviewed on 4 May 2025
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
Búzios Mar Hotel
La habitacion estaba limpia, y la gente que atiende en el restaurante es extremadamente genial y cortes pero la gente de recepcion no lo es. Estuvimos sin wifi el primer dia, no pudimos avisarle a nuestras familias que llegamos, pedimos que lo resuelvan y nos mintieron diciendo que el tecnico llegaba ...
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São José
Bosque de Geriba
When in Bosque de Geriba, you can plan a visit to Geriba Beach and Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tucuns
If you're spending some time in Tucuns, Tucuns Beach and Reserve Serra das Emerencias are top sights worth seeing.
Porto Belo
Travellers like the beaches in Porto Belo, and Manguinhos Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Campo de Pouso
While there might not be top attractions in Campo de Pouso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geriba Beach and Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos.
Praia Rasa
If you're spending some time in Praia Rasa, Manguinhos Beach and Praia Baía Formosa are top sights worth seeing.
Praia de Geribá
If you're spending some time in Praia de Geribá, Geriba Beach and Geriba Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.
