Uber is our go-to way of going around in Búzios, but there are also regular cabs in town for those that don't have the app. Another very popular form of transportation is the vans that drive through town that you can hop on and off of. They are very cheap (about $0,50), but don't expect much comfort: they are usually pretty crowded. Last but not least, if you want to go from one beach to another, there are "taxi-boats" in almost every beach in Búzios!
April is the beginning of Fall time in Buzios, with average daytime temperatures ranging between the upper 70's to low 80's. Rain showers are likely to pass through quickly.
Good news! U.S. citizens are no longer required to obtain a visa prior to traveling to Brazil
Apparently the United States is the only country still flushing TP. Please be aware that the sewage systems in Brazil were not built to handle the toilet paper. Most bathrooms will have a spray nozzle beside the toilet, TP is strictly for the pat dry.
We strongly advise against drinking the tap water. Always drink bottled or filtered water. Also for this reason, restaurants typically won't serve water for free, so keep in mind that if you ask for water, you'll likely be charged for it.
Brazil's currency is the "Real" (pronounced "hey-owl"). Most places in Rio/Buzios will accept all major credit/debit cards, just be sure to let your bank know you will be traveling in Brazil. If you want to convert Dollars to Reais, you can do so at the airport, or simply use a local ATM in town.
Brazilians typically tip around 10% when eating out at restaurants, they do not tip for drinks at the bar.
You will need an outlet adapter in order to plug in your American electronics. Rio uses a 110V plug.
While Buzios is a safe town, tourists should be careful not to leave any of their belongings unattended at beaches, airports or bus terminals at any time. If going to a big city like Rio, it is always safer to travel via cab or Uber at night, even if only a for a short distance. While it is ok to snap some pics "for the gram", visitors should be careful not to flaunt the phones and other valuables.