published by mapstore, this is a map of the protected areas of búzios - the instituto estadual do ambiente - inea publishes on this link a constantly updated report of the quality of the water for several among the most important beaches of búzios. 

further to festivals and events, a great way to peek into the cultural identity of any place is via the local handicrafts, and búzios is no exception.

for those who did not get a chance to travel outside the capital, and still want to take a look at a truly fine selection of arts and crafts from a variety of small towns across rio de janeiro state including from búzios, there is no better place than artesanato em movimento (handicrafts in motion), a lofty space developed by setur/turisrio showcasing carefully selected and truly unique products - located on Rua Real Grandeza 293, Botafogo, rio de janeiro (capital), artesanato em movimento can be contacted via phone at 21 3803.9400, via the official facebook page on this link, or via email by clicking here.