Prainha Travel Guide

Arraial do Cabo

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and colorful buildings along the coastline.
A coastal town with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and buildings along the shore.
A coastal town with colorful buildings, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.
A beach with a lifeguard tower, clear turquoise waters, and a hilly backdrop.
A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, colorful umbrellas, and buildings on a hillside.

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A coastal town with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and buildings along the shore.

Prainha Beach

9.0/10 (16 reviews)
Bathe in glorious waters, hike to secluded coves and enjoy wonderful views from the seafront bars at this central beach.
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Things to do

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

Rp1.491.495
per adult
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Arraial do Cabo Beach

Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro

Rp2.626.650
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro
Cable camp

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch from Rio de Janeiro

Rp1.833.134
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch from Rio de Janeiro
Farol Beach

Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Rp1.239.161
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch

Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch

Rp1.528.366
per adult
Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.

Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.

Rp1.297.741
per adult
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
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Top hotels in Prainha

Pousada Xerxes

Pousada Xerxes

3 out of 5
Rua José Pinto de Macedo, 270 Lt 18 Qd B Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is Rp466.372 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp466.372
Rp489.691 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Hermes Barcellos Public Park ...
Pousada Xerxes
Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava

3 out of 5
R. Pastor Admardo Machado s/n Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is Rp763.952 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
Rp763.952
Rp1.001.103 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Old Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (254 reviews)
"Good space"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Pousada da Prainha

Pousada da Prainha

3 out of 5
R. Pastor Admardo Machado, 90 Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is Rp1.496.452 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.496.452
Rp1.571.275 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Old Park are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews)
"Tudo foi maravilhoso fiquei por 5 dias, todos que trabalham no hotel bem atenciosos, limpeza do hotel muito boa. Café da manhã maravilhoso. Fizeram minha visita ao local ser muito prazeirosa."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Pousada da Prainha
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha

Arraial do Cabo - Prainha

2 out of 5
R. Projetada e 107 Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is Rp295.172 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp295.172
Rp895.356 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Old Park are located nearby.
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
Pousada Mirante da Prainha

Pousada Mirante da Prainha

3 out of 5
R. José Pinto de Macedo Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is Rp671.116 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp671.116
Rp704.671 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Castelo Branco Square are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
"Lovely people! Great amenities!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2024

Pousada Mirante da Prainha
Hotel Mirante do Forte

Hotel Mirante do Forte

3 out of 5
R. do Céu 72 Cabo Frio RJ
The price is Rp1.192.488 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.192.488
Rp1.228.270 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (240 reviews)
"Me and my family have a good time in this hotel."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Mirante do Forte
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Where to stay in Prainha

Find the best Prainha areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with a clear turquoise sea, green hills, and sparse vegetation.

Arraial do Cabo Centro

While visiting Arraial do Cabo Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall and Hermenegildo Barcellos Stadium.

A beach with colorful umbrellas and a clear blue sky.

Praia Grande

If you're spending some time in Praia Grande, Praia Grande and Fisherman's Deck are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with a marina filled with boats, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of green hills.

Praia dos Anjos

While Praia dos Anjos isn't home to many top sights, Forno Beach and Anjos Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pontal do Atalaia

While visiting Pontal do Atalaia, you might make a stop by sights like Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia and Prainhas do Atalaia.

A coastal landscape with a beach, boats, and a large cactus.
Photo by Luciano Miguel
Open Photo by Luciano Miguel

Taio

If you're spending some time in Taio, Anjos Beach and Daniel Barreto de Marco Square are top sights worth seeing.

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