Taio Travel Guide
Arraial do Cabo





Popular places to visit

Our Lady of Remedies Church
This 500-year-old church is one of Brazil’s oldest religious landmarks and the location for a lively annual celebration that honors the city’s patron saint.

Daniel Barreto de Marco Square
Bars and restaurants surround this tree-lined central square where artisans hawk their wares at market stalls and locals meet friends and family.

Cova Square
Cova Square is just one of the places to see in Arraial do Cabo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beaches or visit the churches while you're in the area.

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.

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.
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, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.

Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro
Top hotels in Taio

Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort

Green Hoteis
Café da manhã ok, staff muito simpático, o ponto alto do hotel com certeza. O hotel fica um pouco distante da praia e de alguns pontos de interesse. Mas o ponto mais baixo pra mim foi a conservação do local, precisa de reparos, lençóis e fronhas encardidas, cheiro de mofo no quarto, corredores e ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

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

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Good space
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Zendaya Resort Beach Sport & Spa

Pousada Xerxes
Ótima pousada e detalhe especial no excelente serviço de restaurante
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Taio

Praia dos Anjos
While Praia dos Anjos isn't home to many top sights, Forno Port 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 Centro Cultural Manoel Camargo.

Prainha
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Prainha. You might want to make time for a stop at Prainha Beach or Hermes Barcellos Public Park.

Praia Grande
If you're spending some time in Praia Grande, Praia Grande and Window of Paradise are top sights worth seeing.

