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 beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and colorful buildings along the coastline.

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

Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch

Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Rp1.183.421
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

Rp1.518.185
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

Rp2.321.930
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Rp1.251.000
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Arraial do Cabo

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

Rp1.845.513
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch from Rio de Janeiro
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.

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

Rp1.313.339
per adult
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
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Top hotels in Prainha

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 Rp585.526 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp585.526
Rp767.256 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Forte Beach and Old Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (249 reviews)
"Good space"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
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 Rp582.158 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp582.158
Rp611.266 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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
Pousada da Prainha

Pousada da Prainha

3 out of 5
R. Pastor Admardo Machado, 90 Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is Rp1.584.332 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.584.332
Rp1.663.549 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (257 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
Pousada Mirante da Prainha

Pousada Mirante da Prainha

3 out of 5
R. José Pinto de Macedo Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is Rp637.672 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp637.672
Rp669.556 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (141 reviews)
"Lovely people! Great amenities!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2024

Pousada Mirante da Prainha
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort

Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort

3.5 out of 5
Estrada da Usina, 294 Búzios RJ
The price is Rp1.882.213 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp1.882.213
Rp1.976.324 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and free water park access. Popular attractions Rua das Pedras and João Fernandes ...
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Zendaya Resort Beach Sport & Spa

Zendaya Resort Beach Sport & Spa

5 out of 5
R. Rancho Grande Búzios RJ
The price is Rp8.293.782 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp8.293.782
Rp9.579.325 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Geriba Beach and Ferradura Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
"Unfortunately, the people in the room next to us had a dog. They left the dog in the room all day, and it barked loudly and incessantly. It is very selfish of guests to impose their unhappy dog on others. The hotel should have better rules regarding pets."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Zendaya Resort Beach Sport & Spa
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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 Centro Cultural Manoel Camargo.

A beach with red umbrellas and people sunbathing.

Praia Grande

If you're spending some time in Praia Grande, Praia Grande and Flávia Alessandra Statue 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, Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall and Forno Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 Oceanographic Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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