Portinho 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

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

Rp878.310
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio
The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean

The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean

Rp1.036.497
per adult
The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

Rp1.503.582
per adult
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour
Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens

Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens

Rp414.302
per adult
Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens
Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio

Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio

Rp3.204.205
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.

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

Rp1.315.634
per adult
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
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Top hotels in Portinho

POUSADA BOUTIQUE DO LAZER
POUSADA BOUTIQUE DO LAZER
2.5 out of 5
R. Ilha da Conceição,, 6, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Palmeiras Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Foi sensacional, destaques pra duas funcionárias, uma da limpeza e a atendente da noite, infelizmente esqueci de pegar o nome delas, mas tudo ótimo no local, refeição, ar condicionado, se tem algo pra reclamar é que é um pouco mal localizado, mas ai não é culpa da pousada em si, tudo fica cerca de ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025

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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 Rp591.966 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp591.966
Rp762.440 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Forte Beach and Old Park are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (156 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
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
4 out of 5
Av Jose Bento Ribeiro Dantas, 222, Búzios, RJ
The price is Rp1.532.970 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
Rp1.532.970
Rp1.706.297 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Búzios. Enjoy a sauna, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (555 reviews)
"Our AC was broken but they got us into another rook quickly, the breakfast was great, downtown was right near the hotel and had so many options. The people at the hotel are so nice."

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Own Buzios Beach Hotel
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 Orla Bardot and Rua ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (366 reviews)
"Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024

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Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
4 out of 5
Rua das Dunas, S/N, Tucuns, Búzios
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (518 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2024

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Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
Coronado Beach
Coronado Beach
3 out of 5
Praia de João Fernandes lot 14,15 e 16, Quadra B, Búzios, RJ
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (437 reviews)
"I can not say anything wrong about it really; the staff was friendly breakfast very complete swimming pool with water heated and the breath taking joao frenandes beach is only half a block away... what else do you need for a break"

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025

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Coronado Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Portinho

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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Palmeiras

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Palmeiras and surrounding area, you can visit Shopping Park Lagos Mall and Siqueira Beach.

Palmeiras
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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
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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 Dunas Park and Shopping Park Lagos Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jardim Caiçara
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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 Dunas Park.

Parque Central

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