búzios is a small resort town east of rio de janeiro, arguably better known among backpackers and bliss-seekers than with merrymakers - however, búzios is no stranger to festivities, and the events hosted here match its seaside extravagance both in quality and in originality.

there are a whole host of cultural and entertaining events that take place throughout the year - one of the best times to visit the peninsula, just over 175-kilometers east of rio de janeiro, is during one of the region's festivals.

the town gets decked out in various guises several times a year with events dedicated to food, cinema, sports, and music - for two weekends every july, during the búzios gastronomy festival, búzios pauses to celebrate food.