ferradura tends to be where families gather, as the waters here are relatively calm and there are a number of shops within the fishing village.

another novelty beach with a very unique status among búzios' beaches is praia olho do boi, as the 50 meter stretch of sand is frequented mostly by nudists. mountains and vegetation surround the peninsula, offering visitors privacy and the opportunity to get in touch with their natural side.

the emerências reserve is home to some of the most impressive examples of atlantic forest vegetation and plant species.