Prainha Travel Guide

Arraial do Cabo

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and colorful buildings along the coastline.
A coastal town with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and buildings along the shore.
A coastal town with colorful buildings, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.
A beach with a lifeguard tower, clear turquoise waters, and a hilly backdrop.
A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, colorful umbrellas, and buildings on a hillside.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and colorful buildings along the coastline.

Prainha Beach

9.0/10 (16 reviews)
Bathe in glorious waters, hike to secluded coves and enjoy wonderful views from the seafront bars at this central beach.
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Things to do

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

฿2,845
per adult
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Arraial do Cabo Beach

Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro

฿3,314
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro
Don Juan Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo

Don Juan Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo

฿1,170
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

฿2,349
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.

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

฿2,435
per adult
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
Arraial do Cabo

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch from Rio de Janeiro

฿3,466
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch from Rio de Janeiro
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Top hotels in Prainha

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 ฿1,584 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿1,584
฿1,863 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Pontal Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (241 reviews)
"Good space"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Pousada Xerxes

Pousada Xerxes

3 out of 5
Rua José Pinto de Macedo, 270 Lt 18 Qd B Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is ฿917 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿917
฿963 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pontal Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (357 reviews)
"Clean room, good stuff. Upper rooms are more cleaner than 1st floor. Totally good."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Pousada Xerxes
Pousada da Prainha

Pousada da Prainha

3 out of 5
R. Pastor Admardo Machado, 90 Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is ฿2,707 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿2,707
฿2,842 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pontal Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
"Great staff. Kind. They try to make the best out of your stay."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Pousada da Prainha
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha

Arraial do Cabo - Prainha

2 out of 5
R. Projetada e 107 Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is ฿951 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿951
฿2,136 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Pontal Beach and Forte Beach are located nearby.
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
Orlanova Hotel

Orlanova Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. Beira Mar, 111 Arraial do Cabo RJ
Stay at this beach hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pontal Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
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Orlanova Hotel
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort

Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort

3.5 out of 5
Estrada da Usina, 294 Búzios RJ
The price is ฿3,662 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,662
฿3,845 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and free water park access. Popular attractions Rua das Pedras and João Fernandes ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (598 reviews)
"I think it needs a maintenance in some areas."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
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Where to stay in Prainha

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A coastal landscape with a clear turquoise sea, green hills, and sparse vegetation.

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 Hermenegildo Barcellos Stadium.

A beach with red umbrellas and people sunbathing.

Praia Grande

If you're spending some time in Praia Grande, Praia Grande and Fisherman's Deck are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with a marina filled with boats, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of green hills.

Praia dos Anjos

While Praia dos Anjos isn't home to many top sights, Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall and Forno Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A church with a blue and white facade, a bell tower, and a statue of an angel.

Taio

If you're spending some time in Taio, Anjos Beach and Daniel Barreto de Marco Square are top sights worth seeing.

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