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Cabo Frio starts at the hotel door

Fine white sand, clear water, four centuries of history and a town center you can cross on foot. See what to do, where to go and what the weather is doing on the seafront right now.

Beachfront

the hotel is steps from Forte Beach

7,5 km

of Forte Beach, the city's postcard

1616

the year Cabo Frio was founded, one of the oldest towns in Brazilthe year Cabo Frio was founded, one of the oldest cities in the country

Minutes

from the Cabo Frio airport and the commercial district

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Sights

What to see around here

From the 17th-century fort to the Peró dunes — most of it minutes from the hotel.

São Mateus Fort, Cabo Frio

São Mateus Fort

A 17th-century fortification at the tip of Forte Beach, with cannons, a lookout and the best sunset on the seafront.

Forte Beach, Cabo Frio

Forte Beach

The city's main beach: 7.5 km of fine white sand, kiosks and a promenade — right in front of the hotel.

Itajurú channel, Cabo Frio

Itajurú channel

The channel linking the Araruama lagoon to the sea, with boat trips, bars along the bank and the Feliciano Sodré bridge.

Bikini Street, Cabo Frio

Bikini Street

The state's beachwear hub, with dozens of factory outlets downtown — the city's classic shopping walk.

Peró Dunes, Cabo Frio

Peró Dunes

A dune field inside the Costa do Sol State Park, one of the city's postcards and the place for sandboarding.

Ilha do Japonês and Boca da Barra, Cabo Frio

Ilha do Japonês

An island at Boca da Barra, with shallow clear water, a short trail and a boat crossing from Praia do Anjo.

Praia das Conchas, Cabo Frio

Praia das Conchas

A horseshoe cove sheltered by two hills, calm sea, kiosks and a view of the islands.

Sunrise at Praia do Peró, Cabo Frio

Praia do Peró

Seven kilometers of pale sand and open sea, with good waves for surfing and one of the finest sunrises on the coast.

Photos of São Mateus Fort, the Peró Dunes, Ilha do Japonês, Praia das Conchas and Praia do Peró: Wikimedia Commons (free licenses) — replace with the hotel's own photos before publishing.

Beaches

Pick the beach that fits your day

Cabo Frio has a beach for every kind of trip. The front desk helps with transport and timings.

With the family

Forte Beach, in front of the hotel, and Praia das Conchas, with its calm sheltered sea. Kiosks, restrooms and shallow sand for the children.

For surfing

Praia do Peró, Praia das Dunas and Praia do Foguete catch the open sea and are the favorites of anyone traveling with a board.

Still water

Ilha do Japonês and the Boca da Barra area, with shallow clear water, kayaking and stand-up paddle minutes from downtown.

Experiences

Guided by people who live here

A photo session around town and a sandboard lesson on the Peró dunes — run by local residents, booked through the hotel's front desk.

Sunset photo session in Cabo Frio
Sandboarding on the Cabo Frio dunes
Rooftop pool at Hotel Balneário Cabo Frio

Stay in the middle of all of it

Beachfront, steps from Forte Beach and minutes from downtown, the channel and the airport.