Prainha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Arraial do Cabo which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people
Arraial do Cabo which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple
Arraial do Cabo which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach
Prainha Beach featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach
Hermes Barcellos Public Park featuring a city and a lake or waterhole

Popular places to visit

Prainha Beach featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town

Prainha Beach

Bathe in glorious waters, hike to secluded coves and enjoy wonderful views from the seafront bars at this central beach.

Prainha Beach
Hermes Barcellos Public Park which includes a coastal town and a lake or waterhole

Hermes Barcellos Public Park

Escape the beach crowds and enjoy an early morning or evening stroll around the lake of this municipal park located on the edge of downtown Arraial do Cabo.

Hermes Barcellos Public Park
Atalaia Viewpoint featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and landscape views

Atalaia Viewpoint

Magnificent sea views and glorious sunsets reward those that hike, bike and drive to this hilltop lookout. Have your camera poised to snap postcard-worthy photos of incredible coastal landscapes.

Atalaia Viewpoint
Arraial do Cabo which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Praia Grande

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Grande during your trip to Arraial do Cabo? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Praia Grande
Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall showing heritage elements and military items

Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall

Use this administrative seat as a good starting point for exploring the attractions of the city away from its famous beaches.

Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall
Daniel Barreto de Marco Square showing a small town or village

Daniel Barreto de Marco Square

Bars and restaurants surround this tree-lined central square where artisans hawk their wares at market stalls and locals meet friends and family.

Daniel Barreto de Marco Square

Activities

Discover Arraial do Cabo and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world

Discover Arraial do Cabo and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world

AU$269
per adult
Discover Arraial do Cabo and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
3-Day Tour: Cabo Frio, Arraial & Búzios – A Real Paradise In The Coast Of Rio

3-Day Tour: Cabo Frio, Arraial & Búzios – A Real Paradise In The Coast Of Rio

AU$3,821
per adult
3-Day Tour: Cabo Frio, Arraial & Búzios – A Real Paradise In The Coast Of Rio
Rio's Best Dive Experience All Inclusive Scuba Diving Package!

Rio's Best Dive Experience All Inclusive Scuba Diving Package!

AU$596
per adult
Rio's Best Dive Experience All Inclusive Scuba Diving Package!
Cable camp

Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

AU$83
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Buggy Tour in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Trips

Buggy Tour in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens

AU$47
per adult
Buggy Tour in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens
Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo Rio de Janeiro RJ

Arraial do Cabo - Boat Trip Departure from Rio de Janeiro Lunch and Transport

AU$109
per adult
Arraial do Cabo - Boat Trip Departure from Rio de Janeiro Lunch and Transport
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Our pick of the best Prainha 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 AU$68 per night from 24 June to 25 June
AU$68
24 June - 25 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! (154 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
Pousada Xerxes
Pousada Xerxes
3 out of 5
Rua José Pinto de Macedo, 270 Lt 18 Qd B, Prainha, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
The price is AU$50 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$50
16 June - 17 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Hermes Barcellos Public ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (273 reviews)
"I liked the staff and the room was nice. In a good location, with parking. The breakfast was good too. You get some good exercise walking up the hill to the hotel.. ;)"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Pousada Xerxes
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
2 out of 5
R. Projetada e 107, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Old Park are located nearby.
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Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
Pousada da Prainha
Pousada da Prainha
3 out of 5
R. Pastor Admardo Machado, 90, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
The price is AU$89 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$89
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Old Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"Very nice stay."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2023

Pousada da Prainha
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
4 out of 5
Av Jose Bento Ribeiro Dantas, 222, Búzios, RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$114 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$114
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! (555 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
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! (363 reviews)
"Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2024

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Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Prainha

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Praia dos Anjos

While Praia dos Anjos isn't home to many top sights, Forno Beach and Anjos Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Praia dos Anjos
Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall which includes signage

Arraial do Cabo Centro

While visiting Arraial do Cabo Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall and Hermenegildo Barcellos Stadium.

Arraial do Cabo Centro
Our Lady of Remedies Church which includes religious aspects and a statue or sculpture

Taio

If you're spending some time in Taio, Anjos Beach and Our Lady of Remedies Church are top sights worth seeing.

Taio
Arraial do Cabo which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

Praia Grande

If you're spending some time in Praia Grande, Praia Grande and Fisherman's Deck are top sights worth seeing.

Praia Grande

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