Cabo Frio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sao Mateus Fort showing island views, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Sao Benedito Church which includes a small town or village and a church or cathedral
Japanese Island showing general coastal views and swimming as well as a small group of people
Dunas Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views
Aguas Square showing a garden, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Cabo Frio

Cabo Frio featuring a bay or harbour

Passagem

Travellers like the beaches in Passagem, and Itajuru Canal is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Passagem
Conchas Beach which includes a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Peró

Travellers like the beaches in Peró, and Pero Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Peró
Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio showing heritage elements and street scenes as well as an individual female

Cabo Frio Centro

While visiting Cabo Frio Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio and Itajuru Canal.

Cabo Frio Centro
Aguas Square which includes a statue or sculpture, a park and outdoor art

Vila Nova

While visiting Vila Nova, you might make a stop by sights like Cabo Frio Municipal Theater and Aguas Square.

Vila Nova
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Braga

Travellers like the parks in Braga, and Dunas Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Braga
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Unamar

Travellers like the beaches in Unamar, and Unamar Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Unamar
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! (314 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
Hotel Mirante do Forte

Hotel Mirante do Forte

3 out of 5
R. do Céu 72, Cabo Frio, RJ
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The price is AU$79 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$79
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
"Great Breakfast and clean"

Reviewed on 14 July 2025

Hotel Mirante do Forte
Paradiso Pero Praia Hotel

Paradiso Pero Praia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. Drasio Solon Ribeiro, S/N, Bairro Peró, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (434 reviews)
Excellet
"This hotel is in front of Praia do Peró, next to Praia do Conchas. Words fall short to say that they are beautiful and incredible. In the mornings you can go for a walk or run on the beach. The hotel is beautiful, the food is exquisite. We went to celebrate our birthday, and we were surprised that ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2024

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Paradiso Pero Praia Hotel
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Residencial Porto Príncipe

Residencial Porto Príncipe

2.5 out of 5
Av. do Contorno, 320, Cabo Frio, RJ
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (263 reviews)
"The property has great location, wonderful views. The lobby failed to communicate we needed to ask for sheets and towels during check in, so when I arrived at the apartment I freaked out for a moment. After that I found out they offer everything, but you need to go downstairs to the lobby and request ..."

Reviewed on 26 July 2022

Residencial Porto Príncipe
Praia do Forte - Aluguel Economico

Praia do Forte - Aluguel Economico

2.5 out of 5
R. Francisco Mendes 404, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Dunas Beach are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Hotel com ótima localização
"Localização do hotel excelente, muito tranquilo e vooteirei novamente. Obs: água quente acabou mais foi resolvido no dia seguinte cedo e o wi-fi não funciona precisa resolver."

Reviewed on 30 July 2023

Praia do Forte - Aluguel Economico
Apart hotel Praia do Pero

Apart hotel Praia do Pero

2 out of 5
Av. dos Namorados, 1, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this aparthotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Dunas Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Excelente, famos bem atendido!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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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

Catamaran boat tour in Búzios

Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios

AU$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios
Roadmap

Tour of the most beautiful beaches and islands of Buzios by Buziana Tour

AU$17
per adult
Tour of the most beautiful beaches and islands of Buzios by Buziana Tour
Brigitte Bardot Monument

Sou Buziano

AU$22
per adult
Sou Buziano
Búzios 2.5-Hour Schooner Boat Experience

Búzios 2.5-Hour Schooner Boat Experience

AU$31
per adult
Búzios 2.5-Hour Schooner Boat Experience
Búzios Trolley Adventure City Tour

Búzios Trolley Adventure City Tour

AU$46
per adult
Búzios Trolley Adventure City Tour
Buggy's ride

Buggy Ride in Buzios by Buziana Tour

AU$57
per adult
Buggy Ride in Buzios by Buziana Tour
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Cities near Cabo Frio

Prainha Beach which includes a beach, general coastal views and a coastal town

Arraial do Cabo

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