this is the first beach at the end of the first 1.5 km (1 mile) of trail, exactly at the bottom of the morro dos meros, often referred to as the pedra da tartaruga (stone of the turtle), a rocky hill  from which to enjoy a beautiful view of the coast line and of the pedra da gávea.

on pedra da tartaruga it is also possible to practice rock climbing.

praia dos búzios is a small beach, spanning less than 100 meters in width, rocky and without much sand. 

the beauty of praia dos búzios is in the surrounding nature, the peaceful setting, the view of the island ilha rasa de guaratiba, and the small natural pools where it is possible to sit and enjoy the tides.