Cabo Frio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Cabo Frio

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

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 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
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Braga

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

Braga
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.

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Unamar

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

Unamar
Green Hoteis

Green Hoteis

3.5 out of 5
Av. Teixeira e Souza, 1056, Centro, Cabo Frio, Rio De Janeiro
The price is ฿1,975 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿1,975
฿2,034 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (313 reviews)
Greatest hotel in the area :)
"first off.. the location isn’t the greatest. There’s not too much good things around if you don’t have a car! But other than this. The hotel is amazing. The staff are friendly and very professional. They helped me and my friend with a lot of things. Anything you need, don’t be afraid to ask. The ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2021

Green Hoteis
Hotel Mirante do Forte

Hotel Mirante do Forte

3 out of 5
R. do Céu 72, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is ฿1,794 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿1,794
฿1,848 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
"Great Breakfast and clean"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hotel Mirante do Forte
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! (40 reviews)
PERFEITO PARA PASSAR DIAS AGRADÁVEIS COM A FAMÍLIA
"Estadia maravilhosa, atendimento excelente na recepção , café da manhã com ótima variedade, ambiente super familiar e muito bem decorado, além de ser perto da praia do forte, ótimos restaurantes e do centro da cidade."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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Pousada Boulevard
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Residencial Porto Príncipe

Residencial Porto Príncipe

2.5 out of 5
Av. do Contorno, 320, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this beach apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (254 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 Jul 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 Wi-Fi. 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 Jul 2023

Praia do Forte - Aluguel Economico
Flat Mandai Cabo Frio

Flat Mandai Cabo Frio

3 out of 5
Avenida Litorânea 400, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"O apartamento maravilhoso. Super completo. Apenas c um vazamento no boxe. Imóvel amplo e arejado."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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Popular places to visit

Japanese Island which includes 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 which includes a beach, general coastal views and island images

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 featuring a park, a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

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 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
Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio featuring a church or cathedral and a small town or village

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 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

Things to do

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Rio de Janeiro from Cabo Frio Port

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Rio de Janeiro from Cabo Frio Port

฿9,442
per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Rio de Janeiro from Cabo Frio Port
The best Búzios' Tour: One of the brazilian paradises.

The best Búzios' Tour: One of the brazilian paradises.

฿2,013
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The best Búzios' Tour: One of the brazilian paradises.
Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch

Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch

฿2,072
per adult
Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

฿1,752
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio
Armação dos Búzios: Walk Through the Natural Pools in Búzios

Armação dos Búzios: Walk Through the Natural Pools in Búzios

฿1,517
per adult
Armação dos Búzios: Walk Through the Natural Pools in Búzios
From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip

From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip

฿2,592
per adult
From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip
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Cities near Cabo Frio

Prainha Beach featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach

Búzios