the tauá reserve hosts over 300 breeds of butterfly and 60 types of exotic birds. two environmental protection areas (apas) can be found in búzios, and the area is considered one of the most important in the state of rio de janeiro.

the quality and variety of food and drink on offer in búzios, are a major draw for visitors. the reason for this diversity is the large number of foreigners, who chose to return to búzios year after year, having fallen in love with the town. daytime tranquility magically turns into nightlife exuberance, especially during the summer and on week-ends.