Coastline and blue sea at Praia do Forte

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Beaches and nature

From the sea to the lagoon, discover Cabo Frio's varied landscapes.

Explore beaches, islands, dunes, mangroves and protected areas. Each place has its own access and visiting conditions: open its page to learn about the landscape and plan with care.

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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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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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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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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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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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Text checked on 2026-09-28

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