Palmeiras Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Japanese Island featuring 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 showing island views, a sandy beach and general coastal views

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 showing a garden, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

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

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 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

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$470
per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Rio de Janeiro from Cabo Frio Port
Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch

Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch

NZ$106
per adult
Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch
The best Búzios' Tour: One of the brazilian paradises.

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

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The best Búzios' Tour: One of the brazilian paradises.
From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip

From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip

NZ$132
per adult
From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

NZ$89
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

NZ$77
per adult
Armação dos Búzios: Walk Through the Natural Pools in Búzios
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Our pick of the best Palmeiras Hotel Deals

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$78 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$78
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Forte Beach and Old Park are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (156 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
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
4 out of 5
Av Jose Bento Ribeiro Dantas, 222, Búzios, RJ
The price is NZ$162 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$162
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Búzios. Enjoy a sauna, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (557 reviews)
"Our AC was broken but they got us into another rook quickly, the breakfast was great, downtown was right near the hotel and had so many options. The people at the hotel are so nice."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Own Buzios Beach Hotel
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! (519 reviews)
"We all got food poisoned…"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2024

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Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
Coronado Beach
Coronado Beach
3 out of 5
Praia de João Fernandes lot 14,15 e 16, Quadra B, Búzios, RJ
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (437 reviews)
"I can not say anything wrong about it really; the staff was friendly breakfast very complete swimming pool with water heated and the breath taking joao frenandes beach is only half a block away... what else do you need for a break"

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

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Coronado Beach
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
3.5 out of 5
Estrada da Usina, 294, Morro do Humaitá, Búzios, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and free water park access. Popular attractions Orla Bardot and Rua ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (366 reviews)
"Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2024

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Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Hotel Mirante do Forte
Hotel Mirante do Forte
3 out of 5
R. do Céu 72, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is NZ$92 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$92
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
Great hotel for beach location.
"We loved our stay at Mirante do Forte ]! It’s super close to the beach, with clean, spacious rooms and fantastic amenities for families. The staff was incredibly welcoming, and the breakfast had something for everyone. Highly recommend for a relaxing and fun getaway with family."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Palmeiras

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Parque Burle

Though Parque Burle may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Siqueira Beach and Shopping Park Lagos Mall.

Parque Burle
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Jardim Caiçara

Jardim Caiçara might not have many top sights, but Dunas Park and Shopping Park Lagos Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jardim Caiçara
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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
Cabo Frio showing a small town or village

Canal

If you're spending some time in Canal, Lagoa de Araruama and Itajuru Canal are top sights worth seeing.

Canal
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Parque Central

While there might not be top attractions in Parque Central, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunas Beach and Dunas Park.

Parque Central

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