Vila Nova Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Aguas Square which includes a statue or sculpture, a park and outdoor art
Aguas Square showing a garden, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
Aguas Square showing a garden and a statue or sculpture as well as a couple

Popular places to visit

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
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
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 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
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

Activities

Full Day in Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios

Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios

AU$141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Búzios
Cabo Frio City Tour - Full Day

Cabo Frio City Tour - FULL DAY from Buzios

AU$55
per adult
Cabo Frio City Tour - FULL DAY from Buzios
24 - Excursion to Arraial do Cabo in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

24 - Excursion to Arraial do Cabo in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

AU$137
per adult
24 - Excursion to Arraial do Cabo in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

AU$87
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio
ATV Quad Bike Tour in Arraial do Cabo

ATV Quad Bike Tour in Arraial do Cabo

AU$112
per adult
ATV Quad Bike Tour in Arraial do Cabo
Arraial Day Trip With Boat Tour

Arraial Day Trip With Boat Tour

AU$111
per adult
Arraial Day Trip With Boat Tour
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Our pick of the best Vila Nova Hotel Deals

Residencial Porto Príncipe
Residencial Porto Príncipe
2.5 out of 5
Av. do Contorno, 320, Cabo Frio, RJ
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Japanese ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
"The property has great location, wonderful views. The lobby failed to communicate we needed to ask for sheets and towels during check in, so when I arrived at the apartment I freaked out for a moment. After that I found out they offer everything, but you need to go downstairs to the lobby and request ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2022

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Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
4 out of 5
Rua das Dunas, S/N, Tucuns, Búzios
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$242 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
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! (459 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2024

Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
4 out of 5
Av Jose Bento Ribeiro Dantas, 222, Búzios, RJ
The price is AU$90 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$90
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (506 reviews)
"loved the staff"

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

Own Buzios Beach Hotel
Hotel La Plage
Hotel La Plage
3 out of 5
Rua dos Badejos, 40, Praia do Peró, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is AU$137 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a sauna. Popular attractions Japanese Island and Forte Beach are located ...
6/10 (402 reviews)
"Horrible wifi only worked in lobby, no hot water, sandy floors, poor service and communication at reception - didn't work well with hotels.com reservation and on top of everything THE SHOWER ELECTRICUTED ME!.. Plus the sheets didn't fit well so they came off while we were sleeping so you woke up ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2014

Hotel La Plage
Varandas ao Mar
Varandas ao Mar
3 out of 5
22 Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Flávia Alessandra ...
9/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
"A localizacao é otima, O por do sol é incrivel da parte da piscina, os funcionarios sao bem educados. O quarto era bem aconchegante, mas o colchao era bem ruin e tbm a limpeza precisa melhorar, a roupa de cama parecia estar suja, mas fora isso tudo estava bom. Eu recomendaria pra outras pessoas!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2024

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Varandas ao Mar
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$130 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (126 reviews)
"Cockroaches in the fridge, bathroom and under the bed and air conditioning unit was not working. No good."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2024

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
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Other neighbourhoods around Vila Nova

Dunas Beach which includes a beach, bird life and swimming

Algodoal

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

Algodoal
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
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Jardim Flamboyant

When in Jardim Flamboyant, you can plan a visit to Dunas Beach and Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Jardim Flamboyant
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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 Cabo Frio Municipal Theater.

Parque Central
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Braga

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

Braga
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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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