Jungle Buzios Beach House Hostel

Just 105 miles from Rio de Janeiro, a pleasant 3-hour trip takes you to the peninsula of Búzios, whose more than 20 magnificent beaches and crystal-clear water contrast with the exuberantly sculptured landscape and exotic vegetation, which 'Mother Nature' has privileged wonderful year-round summer.( Buzios enjoys semi arid climate meaning sunny days!)

Originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, this happy mixture of many bloods prospered and became a picturesque fishing village, elected one of the 10 most beautiful areas in the world, famous for its unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony, incredible beauty and sophisticated boutiques and restaurants frequented by discerning visitors who come from all over the world to savour its magic. lots to do, surfing, wind and kite, buggys, great bars!, diving, fishing and much more (tip: plan many days in Buzios)



What follows is a description is our sister hostel , a jungle lodge where you receive one free night after staying at Buzios (min. 4 days)South Americas newest and only jungle adventure and beach hostel and nature preserve is only a two and a half hour scenic ride from Rio, in the heart of the Atlantic Rainforest's ( an environment once attached to Amazonia). The rainforest's most spectacular and largest waterfall (see left) and tropical whitewater river (see photo gallery) are actually inside the Jungle Beach Nature Preserve and Hostel property.

This extraordinary and environmentally sensitive area was acquired by an ex backpacker and now an award winning environmental activist. This world class location has been opened up for international independent travelers and backpackers, young and young hearted as a social environmental project to create global awareness on the importance of rainforest preservation. Aside from an unforgettable learning experience, this exciting, spacious and cozy hostel is perfect for meeting friends through our nature thrills or just hanging out at our (freshwater) beach. The location, comfortable accommodations and wide range of activities are unsurpassed. Come experience the wonders of the tropics, have lots of fun and help us create global awareness.

Buzios Beach and Jungle Beach Hostel are both social environmental projects financed thru your visit, come and enjoy as well as learn about these beautiful environments and help us save the planet.

Directions

Go to the Rio bus station (rodoviária). Buy a ticket to Buzios, upon embarking the bus you are to tell the driver that you will be getting off at shopping cinco mil ENTRADA DE GERIBA( pronounced: chopping sinco meal ) at this point the driver will decide whether you should take your backpacks up on the bus or under. Upon arriving to Buzios main entrance you will pass a line of flags from around the world, get up from your seat, walk to the front of the bus and remind the driver to drop you off at shopping cinco mil (you are not to continue to the buses last stop). Get off at shopping cinco mil and you will see a sign that says Geriba Beach, walk about 50 meters towards the beach and you will see a small sign on your left side that says Buzios Beach, walk in or pull the fishing line and coconut several times to ring bell.

Facilities

Restaurant, Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Luggage Storage, Swimming Pool, Guest Kitchen, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included, Web access in lobby, Air Conditioning