Made famous since the 70's by French actress Brigitte Bardot, a must-visit hotspot and playground for the well-heeled is the celebrated Armação dos Búzios, normally called just 'Búzios.' With beautiful beaches and great nightlife this is the fashionable beach town of the day, attracting a wide array of Cariocas and international visitors to its scenic coastline. The buzzing and elegant nightlife boasts an eclectic assortment of bars, restaurants and clubs making Búzios the ideal location for a glamorous getaway.

Macaé is one of the most prosperous districts in Rio de Janeiro, receiving a high level of business tourism as a result of its offshore oil industry. It hosts the biennial Brazil Offshore conference for oil and gas which brings together around 800 exhibitors. The city also has areas of great natural beauty, including beaches, national parks, islands, coastal lagoons, mountains, waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries.