Canal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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
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
Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum which includes 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

São Bento Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at São Bento Beach during your travels in Cabo Frio?

São Bento Beach

Activities

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

NZ$487
per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Rio de Janeiro from Cabo Frio Port
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

NZ$90
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio
Full Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo

Full Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo

NZ$147
per adult
Full Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo
The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean

The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean

NZ$105
per adult
The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

NZ$156
per adult
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour
Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio

Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio

NZ$360
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio
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Our pick of the best Canal Hotel Deals

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 WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Dunas Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Foi maravilhoso demais Perfeito"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

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Pousada Boulevard
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 WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
"Nice staff, nice location. Very good restaurants nearby."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

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Passagem Concept Hotel e Spa
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 NZ$114 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$114
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
"Overall perfect in all aspect!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2024

Hotel Premium Recanto da Passagem
Hotel Boutique Recanto da Passagem

Hotel Boutique Recanto da Passagem

3.5 out of 5
Rua Constantino Menelau 39, Cabo Frio
The price is NZ$135 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$135
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Dunas Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews)
"Great view. Prime location!"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Hotel Boutique Recanto da Passagem
Pousada Marília

Pousada Marília

2.5 out of 5
01 R. Bijupira, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is NZ$125 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$125
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach pousada in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Dunas Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Comemoração do meu aniversário
"Maravilhosa, tudo perfeito, os atendentes perfeitos, mas em destaque, o atendente Maycon é a Simone , super receptivos, simpáticos, nós amamos, em breve voltarei , estão de parabéns, a pousada maravilhosa ❤️"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Pousada Marília
Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience

Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience

4 out of 5
Rua das Dunas, S/N, Tucuns, Búzios
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (526 reviews)
Excelente
"Estuvimos tres días en julio. Todo estuvo perfecto, el servicio, la habitación bien amplia, la piscina, el desayuno. Nada que corregir."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 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 Aguas Square and Cabo Frio Municipal Theater.

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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