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Arraial do Cabo

Arraial do Cabo is a town in Rio de Janeiro district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil of about 26,163 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit: 32 beaches & coast, 22 churches and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Cabo Frio, Forte São Mateus and Praia Brava.

22.9661° S, 42.0278° WPop. 26,163

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km86
Must-see14
Notable172
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Arraial do Cabo

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:09 pm

86 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Arraial do Cabo
  2. Cabo Friobeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Reserva Extrativista Marinha Do Arraial Do Cabonature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Duna Dama Brancabeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Forte São Mateuschurch · 30 min
  6. Praia de Geribábeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Arraial do Cabo
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arraial do Cabo?

Cabo Frio (beach, about 7 km), Forte São Mateus (church, about 12 km), Praia Brava (beach, about 12 km), Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Assunção Martiz (church, about 12 km), Capela Nossa Senhora da Guia (church, about 12 km), Tchaina (cave, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arraial do Cabo?

86 places on Spotwander: 32 beaches & coast, 22 churches, 1 waterfall, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest beach to Arraial do Cabo?

Prainha, about 1 km by road; Praia Dos Anjos (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Arraial do Cabo?

Forte São Mateus, about 12 km by road; Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Assunção Martiz (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arraial do Cabo?

Start in Arraial do Cabo, visit Cabo Frio, then Reserva Extrativista Marinha Do Arraial Do Cabo, then Duna Dama Branca, then Forte São Mateus, then Praia de Geribá, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.