Prainha Travel Guide
Arraial do Cabo
Popular places to visit
Prainha Beach
Bathe in glorious waters, hike to secluded coves and enjoy wonderful views from the seafront bars at this central beach.
Hermes Barcellos Public Park
Escape the beach crowds and enjoy an early morning or evening stroll around the lake of this municipal park located on the edge of downtown Arraial do Cabo.
Atalaia Viewpoint
Magnificent sea views and glorious sunsets reward those that hike, bike and drive to this hilltop lookout. Have your camera poised to snap postcard-worthy photos of incredible coastal landscapes.
Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia
You can find out about the history of Arraial do Cabo when you stop by Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.
Praia Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Grande during your trip to Arraial do Cabo? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall
Use this administrative seat as a good starting point for exploring the attractions of the city away from its famous beaches.
Things to do
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch from Rio de Janeiro
Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro
Top hotels in Prainha
Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Good space
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Pousada Xerxes
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Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Pousada da Prainha
Great staff. Kind. They try to make the best out of your stay.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
Staff and location was excellent. Hotel has good amenities (pool, restaurant, sauna and steam bath). Rooms and facilities were a bit tired. Needs a scrub and a fresh coat of paint. Breakfast was delicious and generous.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Prainha
Praia dos Anjos
While Praia dos Anjos isn't home to many top sights, Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall and Forno Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Taio
If you're spending some time in Taio, Anjos Beach and Daniel Barreto de Marco Square are top sights worth seeing.
Praia Grande
If you're spending some time in Praia Grande, Praia Grande and Flávia Alessandra Statue are top sights worth seeing.
