Portinho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Japanese Island featuring a beach and general coastal views

Japanese Island

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 showing island views, a sandy beach and general coastal views

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 showing a garden, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

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 showing a sunset and bird life

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 which includes a small town or village and a church or cathedral

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 which includes heritage architecture, a small town or village and a church or cathedral

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

Activities

Cable camp

Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

AU$85
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Don Juan Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo

Don Juan Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo

AU$43
per adult
Don Juan Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo
Full Day in Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios

Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios

AU$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios
24 - Excursion to Arraial do Cabo in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

24 - Excursion to Arraial do Cabo in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

AU$113
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
24 - Excursion to Arraial do Cabo in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

AU$98
per adult
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

AU$116
per adult
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Portinho Hotel Deals

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! (414 reviews)
"Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches"

Reviewed on 9 July 2024

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Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
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 AU$112 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$112
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, 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 AU$49 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$49
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Geriba Beach and Rua das Pedras are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 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 WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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
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 WiFi, 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
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 WiFi, 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 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 Shopping Park Lagos Mall and Dunas Beach 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 Cabo Frio Municipal Theater.

Parque Central

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