Palmeiras Travel Guide

Cabo Frio

Popular places to visit

Japanese Island which includes a beach and general coastal views

Japanese Island

5/5(1 review)

Find utter tranquility on this tiny exotic island, where casuarinas trees provide shade and a wealth of marine life can be spotted in the clear water.

Japanese Island
Sao Mateus Fort which includes a beach, general coastal views and island images

Sao Mateus Fort

Take in the glorious vista of the beach and ocean as you explore one of the oldest colonial structures in Latin America.

Sao Mateus Fort
Aguas Square featuring a park, a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

Aguas Square

You can find out about the history of Cabo Frio with a visit to Aguas Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Aguas Square
Arpoador Mount featuring bird life and a sunset

Itajuru Canal

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Itajuru Canal during your travels in Cabo Frio. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Itajuru Canal
Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio featuring a church or cathedral and a small town or village

Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio

Be entranced by the golden glow of the altar and admire the unusual baptismal font in this church that remains active in the community.

Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio
Sao Benedito Church showing a church or cathedral, a small town or village and heritage architecture

St. Benedict Chapel

Dating back to the 1700s, this charming and historic church has long played an important role in the religious customs of Cabo Frio.

St. Benedict Chapel

Things to do

Arraial do Cabo

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

Rp1.304.810
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch from Rio de Janeiro
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

Rp1.081.275
per adult
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Buzios Beach

Brazilian Saint Tropez - Buzios Beach Full Day Tour

Rp2.201.809
per adult
Brazilian Saint Tropez - Buzios Beach Full Day Tour
Búzios Trip with Boat Tour and Lunch

Búzios Trip with Boat Tour and Lunch

Rp1.342.212
per adult
Búzios Trip with Boat Tour and Lunch
Discover Búzios: Guided Tour with Boat and Lunch

Discover Búzios: Guided Tour with Boat and Lunch

Rp1.362.210
per adult
Discover Búzios: Guided Tour with Boat and Lunch
Búzios - Boat Trip Leaving Rio with Lunch, Transport and Tour Guide

Búzios - Boat Trip Leaving Rio with Lunch, Transport and Tour Guide

Rp1.008.532
per adult
Búzios - Boat Trip Leaving Rio with Lunch, Transport and Tour Guide
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Top hotels in Palmeiras

Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort

Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort

3.5 out of 5
Estrada da Usina, 294, Morro do Humaitá, Búzios, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and free water park access. Popular attractions Geriba Beach and Orla ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (413 reviews)
"Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024

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Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Pedra da Laguna Boutique Hotel & SPA

Pedra da Laguna Boutique Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Rua 6 Lote 6 Quadra F, Praia da Ferradura, Búzios, RJ
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Geriba Beach and Ferradura Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (214 reviews)
Único en el buen sentido
"Me encantó! Un hotel único, con naturaleza, piletas increíbles, cuarto cómodo y atención muy cordial."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

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Pedra da Laguna Boutique Hotel & SPA
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 Rp928.729 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp928.729
Rp1.196.225 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (178 reviews)
"Not clean at all. Bad smells throughout the hotel, not hot water, hotel staff trying to get into our room without our permission, parking is too expensive."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Pousada Maresia Buzios

Pousada Maresia Buzios

3 out of 5
R. da Tartaruga, 35, Buzios, RJ
The price is Rp514.512 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp514.512
Rp540.237 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Geriba Beach and Rua das Pedras are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Buen lugar"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Pousada Maresia Buzios
Paradiso Corporate - Cabo Frio

Paradiso Corporate - Cabo Frio

4 out of 5
Av. Teixeira e Souza, 2011, Braga, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
Super helpful and friendly staff - All of them
"I arrived a day early due to my own mixup with travel dates from the UK. Staff at reception were super friendly and helpful the hotel was full I’m not sure how but they managed to accommodate me after a few internal conversations. All the staff were so helpful as my Portuguese is minimal. Europe ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025

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Paradiso Corporate - Cabo Frio
Sophia II Residence Inn

Sophia II Residence Inn

3 out of 5
Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (142 reviews)
Fantastic location and view!
"Bring your own cookware, paper towels, toilet paper … spices to cook with etc. Fantastic location and view !!!"

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

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Sophia II Residence Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmeiras

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Parque Burle

Though Parque Burle may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Siqueira Beach and Shopping Park Lagos Mall.

Parque Burle
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Jardim Caiçara

Jardim Caiçara might not have many top sights, but Shopping Park Lagos Mall and Dunas Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jardim Caiçara
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Portinho

You'll enjoy the beaches and shopping in Portinho. You might want to make time for a stop at Lagoa de Araruama or Shopping Park Lagos Mall.

Portinho
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Jardim Flamboyant

When in Jardim Flamboyant, you can plan a visit to Dunas Beach and Forte Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Jardim Flamboyant
Cabo Frio showing a small town or village

Canal

If you're spending some time in Canal, Lagoa de Araruama and Itajuru Canal are top sights worth seeing.

Canal
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Parque Central

While there might not be top attractions in Parque Central, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunas Beach and Cabo Frio Municipal Theater.

Parque Central

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