Canal Travel Guide

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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

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

Activities

Arraial do Cabo Beach

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

NZ$243
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro
Full Day in Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios

Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios

NZ$144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

NZ$102
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio
24 - Excursion to Arraial do Cabo in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

24 - Excursion to Arraial do Cabo in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

NZ$128
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
24 - Excursion to Arraial do Cabo in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch
Cable camp

Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

NZ$96
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

NZ$85
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro
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Our pick of the best Canal Hotel Deals

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 WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Dunas Beach are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (110 reviews)
"Nice stay again"

Reviewed on 6 July 2021

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Bossa Nova Cabo Frio
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! (44 reviews)
"Atrasaram o checkin. Café da manhã bem ok, nada de mais. De resto tudo certo."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 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! (297 reviews)
"Great location, nice staff, spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 16 July 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$188 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$188
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (364 reviews)
"Overall perfect in all aspect!"

Reviewed on 17 July 2024

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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 NZ$89 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$89
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (171 reviews)
"Not clean at all. Bad smells throughout the hotel, not hot water, hotel staff trying to get into our room without our permission, parking is too expensive."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
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 WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Geriba Beach and Ferradura Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (213 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 heritage elements and street scenes 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 featuring 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 which includes a statue or sculpture, a park and outdoor art

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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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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Jardim Flamboyant

When in Jardim Flamboyant, you can plan a visit to Dunas Beach and Forte Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Jardim Flamboyant

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