Where to Base
Choose hotels near the beach or city center for easy access to dive sites and the Ilha do Cabo Frio Biological Reserve.
City hotel guide
Arraial do Cabo
Arraial do Cabo, founded in 1503 by Amerigo Vespucci, is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a population of approximately 30,593 and an area of 160 square kilometers, it is renowned as the 'Dive Capital' due to its history of shipwrecks and rich marine biodiversity. The city serves as a gateway to several conservation units, including the Ilha do Cabo Frio Biological Reserve and the Arraial do Cabo Marine Extractive Reserve. For frequent-flyer hotel travelers, Arraial offers a unique blend of historical significance and pristine natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for those seeking eco-conscious accommodations and outdoor adventures.
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Before choosing where to stay
Getting Around
No airport; reach via road from Rio de Janeiro or Cabo Frio. Ideal for self-driving or chartered car travelers.
Best Season
Year-round appeal, but summer offers warmer waters for diving. Respect the Marine Extractive Reserve regulations.
Nearby attractions
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
church in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Forte de São Mateus do Cabo Frio
Costa do Sol State Park
state park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Araruama Lagoon
hypersaline lagoon located in the Região dos Lagos, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Dining
Palermo Pastifício
Restaurant
Padaria Rosa de Saron
Bakery
Focaccia
Bakery
Restaurante da Hilda
Restaurant
Pizzaria Toscana
Pizza
Massa Nova Pizza Express
Pizza
Pizzaria Point Gospel
Pizza
Terraço Pizzaria
Pizza
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Loft Prainha Vista Mar
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Eu Amo Arraial Hospedagem - Cobertura com Jacuzzi Praia Grande
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Cobertura com Piscina Praia Grande Vista Mar
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Pousada do Mirante Vista Mar Café da Manhã incluso
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Suite Deck do Atalaia - Vista Mar- Café da manhã incluso
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Eu Amo Arraial Hospedagem - Apto 10 Pessoas Luz do Sol Prainha
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