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

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

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

AU$428
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

AU$85
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio
Full Day in Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios

Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios

AU$148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.

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

AU$102
per adult
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

AU$138
per adult
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour
ATV Quad Bike Tour in Arraial do Cabo

ATV Quad Bike Tour in Arraial do Cabo

AU$138
per adult
ATV Quad Bike Tour in Arraial do Cabo
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Our pick of the best Canal Hotel Deals

Hotel Solar do Arco
Hotel Solar do Arco
4 out of 5
Rua Constantin Menelau, 48, Passagem, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is AU$192 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$192
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Japanese Island and Forte Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (236 reviews)
best hotel in Cabo Frio
"Great hotel - amazing architecture and design - immensely comfortable stay - beautiful views and perfect location - very pleasant and helpful managment and staff - easily the best hotel in Cabo Frio - will certainly return"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Hotel Solar do Arco
Hotel Boutique Recanto da Passagem
Hotel Boutique Recanto da Passagem
3.5 out of 5
Rua Constantino Menelau 39, Cabo Frio
The price is AU$139 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Japanese Island and Forte ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
"Wow amazing place to stay. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back in the near future. Amazing"

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Hotel Boutique Recanto da Passagem
Pousada Boulevard
Pousada Boulevard
3 out of 5
237 Av. Blvd. Canal, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is AU$96 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$96
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star inn in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Japanese Island are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
"Incrível"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

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
The price is AU$172 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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! (279 reviews)
"Hotel was surrounded by nice nature, next to the water, amazing views. Nice relaxing by the pool. Hotel need refurbishment. Was very noisy from outside amd inside of the room."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Passagem Concept Hotel e Spa
Pousada Marília
Pousada Marília
2.5 out of 5
01 R. Bijupira, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is AU$115 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this beach pousada in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Japanese Island and Forte Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Cara pelo que oferece
"A pousada é simples, mas confortável. Achei caro a diária pelo que a pousada oferece. A sauna não estava funcionando, o ar condicionado gela rápido mas é mega barulhento. Ou você dorme com barulho o tempo todo ou fica com calor. A TV só tem canal aberto. Globo ,SBT ou Bandeirante. O café da manhã ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sep. 2024

Pousada Marília
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 AU$75 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$75
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Atalaia Viewpoint and Foguete Beach ...
8/10 Very good! (137 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
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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 Rua dos Biquínis, 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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