Palmeiras Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
![Japanese Island featuring a beach and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264853-Japanese-Island-Cabofrio.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing island views, a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264788-Rio-De-Janeiro-State.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Aguas Square showing a garden, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264826-Cabo-Frio-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Arpoador Mount showing a sunset and bird life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/265000/265108-Arpoador-Mount-Cabofrio.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio which includes a small town or village and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264816-Buzios-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Sao Benedito Church which includes heritage architecture, a small town or village and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264824-Cabo-Frio-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Activities
![Full Day Private Shore Tour in Rio de Janeiro from Cabo Frio Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46921093/80579c8e-e44f-4ae4-911d-602f04881819.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Rio de Janeiro from Cabo Frio Port
![From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4820229/2dfabca1-168b-4b28-93ab-3e274103770c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip
![Catamaran boat tour in Búzios](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4996799/49529205-76c1-4c33-aaac-987791fef2d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios
Our pick of the best Palmeiras Hotel Deals
![Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15300000/15290200/15290163/72e5bc9f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2024
![Casas Brancas Boutique Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8080000/8071300/8071294/0c7f93db_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 25 Jan. 2025
![Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73250000/73249700/73249608/0959f743_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2024
![Insolito Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2470000/2469900/2469887/968af949_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1142600/1142579/7b157800_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2024
![Varandas ao Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92020000/92018200/92018163/7fe62f5e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palmeiras
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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.
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Jardim Caiçara
Jardim Caiçara might not have many top sights, but Shopping Park Lagos Mall and Dunas Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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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.
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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.
![Cabo Frio showing a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264815-Buzios-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Canal
If you're spending some time in Canal, Lagoa de Araruama and Rua dos Biquínis are top sights worth seeing.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Forte Beach.