Situated in the small village of Buzios, is Praia de Geriba, or Geriba Beach, an emerging hotspot popular with young, hip crowds looking for fun in the sun and exciting nightlife once the sun sets. A little more than one hundred miles from Rio de Janeiro, the Buzios peninsula is brimming with incredible beaches, sparkling, clear water, lush vegetation, and a beautifully chiseled landscape reminiscent of a painting. Whether you're interested in one of the many great Geriba beach vacation rentals, or you simply want to stay a night or two at a beach side hotel, accommodation is plentiful and the excitement is never ending.

The choice of hotels near Geriba beach is excellent. Casa Brancas is a top pick among those who love sublime views and superior property. It sits on prime Brazil real estate alongside the powder sand beach. The hotel, one of the few boutique hotels near Geriba beach, is stunning. Showcasing Mediterranean-inspired design and featuring thirty-two spacious and sophisticated suites and rooms, this is one of the hippest Geriba beach hotels where plenty of stylish, jet-setting travelers stay. The clean lines, subdued hues, and thoughtful art and adornments create a unique and relaxing atmosphere for guests. Serving up Brazilian-Mediterranean fusion food, the onsite restaurant offers outdoor seating with tables overlooking the breathtaking bay. To top it off, Casa Brancas is one of the few hotels near Geriba beach that features an incredible spa offering myriad extravagant body treatments to choose from.

At Le Relais La Borie, luxury and tranquility are close enough to the mesmerizing heart of Buzios, yet far enough away that a good night's rest is always attainable. Le Relais La Borie is another of the fine hotels near Geriba beach offering a striking panorama of ocean and sweeping exotic gardens. In true Brazilian style, the restaurant and bar are both excellent lookouts to the beautiful scenery and offer both local and exotic food and cocktails. An added bonus is the private access to the sandy shores where water sports and many other things to do are all only steps away. Le Relais La Borie offers guests luxurious suites alive with the spirit of Brazil through careful design and attention to detail. With massage services, a fully-equipped gym, spa, soothing sauna, and hydro massage all at your fingertips, you will want for nothing while vacationing here.

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For travelers seeking a little more privacy and freedom, Geriba beach vacation rentals are a fantastic choice for a stop on Brazil tours. There are plenty of good reasons to rent your own holiday home rather than booking at one of the nearby Geriba beach hotels. Most Geriba beach vacation rentals are self-catering, meaning the owners supply everything needed for a successful holiday such as linens, dishes, cookware, onsite laundry, and much more. Many rentals also include extra amenities like outdoor grills, swimming pools and sundecks. It's not hard to find Geriba beach vacation rentals only steps from the beach but they must be booked well in advance as they go quickly, especially in high season between December and February. Everything from small one bedroom cabins to town homes to beautiful Brazil villas and opulent vacation properties are available. Rentals can be found through your travel agent, local travel agents and through the internet.

The weather in Buzios is divine, like an endless summer that stays warm and dry most of the year. It's ideal for sun worshipers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, and those just looking to warm their bones from a cold snap at home. With scores of trendy restaurants serving locale fare and plenty of action-packed nightclubs filled with the young, illustrious crowds, Geriba beach hotels lend the opportunity for the young, and the young at heart, to explore the more contemporary, unfaltering and exciting side of Brazil.