Canal Travel Guide

Cabo Frio

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Cabo Frio featuring a house
Cabo Frio which includes a bay or harbour
Cabo Frio
Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum which includes art

Popular places to visit

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
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
Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum featuring interior views

Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum during your travels in Cabo Frio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum

Shopping Park Lagos Mall

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shopping Park Lagos Mall during your trip to Cabo Frio. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area.

Shopping Park Lagos Mall

Rua dos Biquínis

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Rua dos Biquínis during your visit to Gamboa.

Rua dos Biquínis

Our Lady of Guia Chapel

You can find out about the history of Cabo Frio with a stop at Our Lady of Guia Chapel. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Our Lady of Guia Chapel

Things to do

2-story boat with waterslide Sun loungers Wi-Fi released Instagrammable balance Water

Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo

฿712
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

฿2,071
per adult
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio

Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio

฿1,593
per adult
Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio
Cable camp

Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

฿1,795
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

฿910
per adult
Don Juan Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

฿1,593
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro
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Top hotels in Canal

Passagem Concept Hotel e Spa

Passagem Concept Hotel e Spa

3.5 out of 5
Rua Constantino Menelau, 36, Passagem, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)
"Great location, nice staff, spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

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Pousada Boulevard

Pousada Boulevard

3 out of 5
237 Av. Blvd. Canal, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this 3-star inn in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Dunas Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"I really liked it. The cleanliness is very good, and the staff is great. The only thing I didn't like was that the room I stayed in didn't have a mirror, making it difficult to put on makeup. There's also no hairdryer in the rooms. These are small things that make a big difference. Luzia"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Pousada Boulevard
Hotel Premium Recanto da Passagem

Hotel Premium Recanto da Passagem

3.5 out of 5
Rua Domingos Ribeiro, 73, Passagem, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is ฿3,557 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,557
฿3,687 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (364 reviews)
"Overall perfect in all aspect!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2024

Hotel Premium Recanto da Passagem
Bossa Nova Cabo Frio

Bossa Nova Cabo Frio

2.5 out of 5
Av. Assunção 239, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Dunas Beach are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (113 reviews)
"Nice stay again"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2021

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Bossa Nova Cabo Frio
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! (418 reviews)
"Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024

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Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
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 Wi-Fi 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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Other neighbourhoods around Canal

Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum which includes art

São Bento

If you're spending some time in São Bento, Itajuru Canal and Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum are top sights worth seeing.

São Bento
Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio showing street scenes and heritage elements 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
Cabo Frio which includes a bay or harbour

Passagem

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

Passagem
Aguas Square showing outdoor art, a park and a statue or sculpture

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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Jardim Excelsior

When in Jardim Excelsior, you can plan a visit to Shopping Park Lagos Mall and Dunas Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Jardim Excelsior
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Portinho

You'll enjoy the beaches and shopping in Portinho. You might want to make time for a stop at Lagoa de Araruama or Shopping Park Lagos Mall.

Portinho

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