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Aerial view of boats on the Itajuru Channel in Cabo Frio

Moorings and nautical tourism

Public information and services for people using moorings in Cabo Frio.

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Praia do Forte

Open sea, an urban waterfront and historic heritage in one of Cabo Frio's best-known settings.

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Ilha do Japonês

Shallow water and natural scenery within the Costa do Sol State Park area.

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Praia das Conchas

A cove beside Praia do Peró, shaped by a curved shoreline and Morro do Vigia.

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Praia do Peró

A long stretch of sand between the sea, dunes and coastal scrub.

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Cannon and watchtower at Forte São Mateus by the sea

Forte São Matheus

A 17th-century landmark beside Praia do Forte and the entrance to the Itajuru Channel.

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Morro da Guia e Capela Nossa Senhora da Guia

City views, local memory and religious heritage in one place.

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Herons at the Dormitório das Garças Municipal Natural Park

Parque Natural Municipal Dormitório das Garças

Mangroves, birdwatching and a walk beside Araruama Lagoon.

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Visitors walk through a wooded area of the park

Parque Natural Municipal do Mico-Leão-Dourado

An Atlantic Forest conservation area in Tamoios, a district of Cabo Frio.

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Praia do Siqueira

Neighbourhood life, small-scale fishing and sunsets beside Araruama Lagoon.

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An aerial view of a beach and the built-up area behind it.

Aquárius Beach

An extensive coastal landscape in the Tamoios district.

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People on the sandy shore facing the sea.

Pontal de Unamar Beach

A long stretch of coastline in the Tamoios district.

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Pontal de Santo Antônio Beach

A beach in Tamoios, near where the São João River meets the coast.

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Una River Mouth

A riverside landscape in Tamoios on Cabo Frio's coast.

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São João River in Tamoios

A river linking inland landscapes with the region's coast.

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A beach with sand, coastal vegetation and hills in the background.

Foguete Beach

A long stretch of sand facing the ocean, between Cabo Frio and Arraial do Cabo.

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A curved sandy beach between the sea and vegetation-covered hills.

Praia Brava

An open-sea beach with rocky headlands in the Boca da Barra natural area.

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Coastal vegetation and dunes beside the beach.

Praia das Dunas

An open-sea beach beside dunes and coastal vegetation.

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Dunes with coastal vegetation beside shallow water.

Dunas do Peró Beach

A beach area associated with protected dunes and restinga vegetation.

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Sunset over the sea among rocks and sand.

Praia Pontal do Peró

A coastal area at the western end of Praia do Peró, beside a rocky headland.

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A light sandy shore and calm water in a cove.

São Bento Waterfront

An urban waterfront on the Itajuru Channel, near central Cabo Frio.

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Praia das Palmeiras

A waterfront beside Araruama Lagoon, in the neighbourhood that shares its name.

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A coastal lagoon beside dunes and vegetation.

Dunas do Peró

Dunes, restinga and a lagoon shape the natural landscape of Peró.

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Light-colored dunes and coastal vegetation beside the sea.

Duna Boa Vista

Also known as Duna Preta, it is a landscape of archaeological interest in Cabo Frio.

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White dunes with low vegetation and the sea in the background.

Duna Dama Branca

A coastal dune surrounded by restinga vegetation.

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A wooden boardwalk beside the rocky coast, with boats in the cove.

Morro do Arpoador

A landmark in Cabo Frio's coastal landscape and local memory.

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A shaded path among trees at the municipal nursery.

Municipal Horto

A space for enjoying nature and community activities.

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The sandy shore and rocky headland at Praia Brava.

Praia Brava Trail

A nature route associated with Praia Brava and the Boca da Barra area.

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Ponta do Chapéu Trail

A path to a coastal area used by artisanal fishers.

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Small white flowers with yellow centers among green leaves.

Fazenda Campos Novos Sensory Trail

An environmental education route at a historic farm in Cabo Frio.

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TransCaboFrio Trail — section 2, Boca da Barra

A route through a protected area of restinga, rocky coast and Atlantic Forest remnants.

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A sign identifying Portal Vigia along a tree-lined path.

Morro do Vigia Trail

A route linked to natural viewpoints between Peró and Conchas beaches.

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Cacti among coastal vegetation, with a small lighthouse in the background.

Farol da Lajinha Trail

A coastal route associated with Farol da Lajinha.

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The dark entrance to a rocky cave amid vegetation.

Caverna dos Escravos Trail

A route of historical and natural interest in the Boca da Barra area.

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A low, vegetated rocky headland beside the sea.

Boca da Barra

A protected coastal area between the Itajuru Channel and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Water surrounded by trees and dense vegetation.

Fonte do Itajuru

A historic landmark surrounded by gardens in central Cabo Frio.

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Boca da Barra Natural Viewpoint

A place to take in the coast, islands and meeting of lagoon and sea.

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A viewpoint overlooking the rocky coast, sea and hills.

Mirante das Conchas Viewpoint

A place to view Praia das Conchas and its coastal landscape.

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A bird perched on a branch among leaves.

Birdwatching in Cabo Frio

A guide to watching birds and exploring reference materials about local birdlife.

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São Benedito Church in the Passagem neighbourhood

Bairro da Passagem

Streets and buildings that preserve memories of Cabo Frio's early town.

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Igreja de São Benedito

A colonial church on Largo de São Benedito in the Passagem neighbourhood.

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Igreja Nossa Senhora da Assunção

The church of Cabo Frio's patron saint in the historic city centre.

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Palácio das Águias

A 19th-century townhouse in Cabo Frio's historic urban landscape.

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Solar dos Massa

A historic townhouse connected with Cabo Frio's commercial and cultural memory.

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Historic facade of the Cabo Frio City Council building

Câmara dos Vereadores

The legislative building as part of Cabo Frio's urban history.

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Facade of the José de Dome Cultural House, Charitas

Casa de Cultura José de Dome – Charitas

A historic building dedicated to Cabo Frio's memory and cultural programme.

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Casa-Ateliê Carlos Scliar

The former home and studio preserves the work and memory of artist Carlos Scliar.

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Our Lady of the Angels convent and stone cross

Convento Nossa Senhora dos Anjos e Museu de Arte Religiosa e Tradicional

A former Franciscan convent that now houses Cabo Frio's MART museum.

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Surfboards on display at the Surf Cultural Centre

Espaço Cultural do Surfe

A collection dedicated to surfing history and Cabo Frio's beach culture.

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Anjo Caído

A monument connected with the saltworks and Palmer Channel's memory.

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Feliciano Sodré Bridge over the Itajuru Canal

Ponte Feliciano Sodré

A historic bridge associated with travel across the Itajuru Channel.

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Fazenda Campos Novos

A historic complex in Tamoios tied to colonisation, enslaved labour and regional memory.

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Perynas

Former saltworks and a record of salt production in Cabo Frio.

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Ponte Velha de Tamoios

An old crossing of the São João River between Tamoios and Barra de São João.

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Quilombo Botafogo

A living quilombola community in the rural area near Cabo Frio's boundary.

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Quilombo Maria Joaquina

A quilombola community whose history is linked to resistance and women's leadership.

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Shopping Park Lagos

A shopping centre in the Palmeiras neighbourhood of Cabo Frio.

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Mercado Municipal do Peixe

Fish and seafood stalls by the Itajuru Channel.

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Casa do Artesanato

A space for local crafts and the lace-making heritage of Cabo Frio.

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Feira de São Benedito: Art and Antiques

An arts, antiques and crafts fair at Praça da Passagem.

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Visitors at the rural producers market stalls

Feira do Produtor Rural

Produce from local farms and crafts in Tamoios.

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Rua dos Biquínis

A shopping area in Gamboa with beachwear stores.

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Dining at Boulevard Canal

An area of bars and restaurants by the Itajuru Channel.

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Dining by Praia do Forte and Avenida Nilo Peçanha

Bars and restaurants in an area between the beach and central Cabo Frio.

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Dining in Passagem

An area of restaurants and bars in the historic Passagem neighbourhood.

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Footvolley

A beach sport played on sand.

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Canoeing and Hawaiian canoe paddling

Paddling activities mentioned in coastal areas of Cabo Frio.

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Surfing

Cabo Frio beaches appear in the municipal guide as surfing locations.

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Stand up paddle (SUP)

Stand-up paddling is mentioned across several Cabo Frio waters.

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Beach volleyball

A sport played on the sand.

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Sport fishing

An activity connected with Cabo Frio's fishing heritage.

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Triathlon

Swimming, cycling and running make up the sport described by the municipality.

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Rappelling and climbing

Adventure activities described in municipal tourism pages.

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Other outdoor sports

A municipal overview of sports practised in Cabo Frio.

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Diving

An underwater activity associated with the region's islands and rocky formations.

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Sailing and kitesurfing

Wind and sailing activities listed in the municipal guide.

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Aerial view of Allan Mesquita Skate Park

Skate Park Allan Mesquita

A skate facility with Bowl, Street and SnakeRun courses.

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Cabo Frio Seen from the Sea

Three landmarks in the landscape and history of the Itajuru Channel.

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Paths of Heritage and Faith

A suggested walk from the Matriz church to Ponte Feliciano Sodré, the convent and Morro da Guia.

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Historic Itinerary

Six stops to explore Cabo Frio's history from Passagem to Forte São Matheus.

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TransCaboFrio

Learn about the long-distance trail proposal and two heritage landmarks named in the project.

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How to get to Cabo Frio

Use official sources and confirm routes and schedules before travelling.

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Municipal Tourism Secretariat

Visit the official portal for current Secretariat information.

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Search for providers in Cadastur

Use the official search as one reference when choosing tourism services.

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