Vila Nova Travel Guide
Tourist Guide




Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Activities

Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

Buggy Tour in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens
Our pick of the best Vila Nova Hotel Deals

Cf04 Praia do Forte Cobertura frente mar

Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches
Reviewed on 9 July 2024

Hotel La Plage
Hotel esta abandonado, cama desconfortavel, ar condicionado nao funciona, roupa de cama tinha marcas de maquiagem, tive que ir no shopping comprar fronha de travesseiro e toalhas, chuveiro ruim, cafe da manha e pessimo pior que ja vi, de pao dormido, frutas passadas, com suco de pozinho (nao e natural) ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025

HANNA Búzios Al Mare Hotel
Café com ótima variedade. A equipe é simplesmente maravilhosa, lembro do nome do Felipe mas toda equipe é super solicita, e resolutiva, inclusive para lidar com os problemas decorrentes do fato do hotel estar em reforma. A área externa é maravilhosa, realmente pé na áreia e muito instagramável. Quando ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
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

Pousada do Albatroz
It was under construction, so a bit noisy and confusing, but the staff was very sweet and friendly and accommodating! The location was wonderful! I can’t wait visit again when it isn’t under consruction.
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vila Nova

Algodoal
If you're spending some time in Algodoal, Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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

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

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

Jardim Excelsior
When in Jardim Excelsior, you can plan a visit to Shopping Park Lagos Mall and Rua dos Biquínis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.




