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
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
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 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 Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

AU$83
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio
Full Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo

Full Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo

AU$136
per adult
Full Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo
The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean

The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean

AU$98
per adult
The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean
Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio

Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio

AU$305
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

AU$143
per adult
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour
Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens

Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens

AU$39
per adult
Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens
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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
The price is AU$98 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$98
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (251 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

Residencial Porto Príncipe
Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience

Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience

4 out of 5
Rua das Dunas, S/N, Tucuns, Búzios
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! (526 reviews)
Excelente
"Estuvimos tres días en julio. Todo estuvo perfecto, el servicio, la habitación bien amplia, la piscina, el desayuno. Nada que corregir."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

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Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
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$90 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$90
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (156 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
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! (377 reviews)
"Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2024

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Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Green Hoteis

Green Hoteis

3.5 out of 5
Av. Teixeira e Souza, 1056, Centro, Cabo Frio, Rio De Janeiro
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (312 reviews)
Greatest hotel in the area :)
"first off.. the location isn’t the greatest. There’s not too much good things around if you don’t have a car! But other than this. The hotel is amazing. The staff are friendly and very professional. They helped me and my friend with a lot of things. Anything you need, don’t be afraid to ask. The ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2021

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Green Hoteis
Hotel Mirante do Forte

Hotel Mirante do Forte

3 out of 5
R. do Céu 72, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is AU$92 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$92
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
"Great Breakfast and clean"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hotel Mirante do Forte
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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 Forte Beach, 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 Forte Beach.

Parque Central
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
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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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