Surfing

Surf schools set up tents along Geribá Beach, and also rent out boards. Expect to pay around R$70 an hour for a private lesson, including board rental, and R$80 to rent a board for an hour.

Shark's Surf School. With a kiosk at the western end of Geribá Beach, this outfit rents equipment and offers personalized classes for children and adults of all experience levels. The energetic, enthusiastic instructor, Marcio, has years of experience, and the school has International Surfing Association accreditation. Praia de Geribá, Geribá, Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, 28950–000. 22/2623–1134.