Vila Nova

Cabo Frio

Aguas Square featuring outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a park
Aguas Square which includes outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a park
Aguas Square showing a statue or sculpture and a garden as well as a couple

Popular places to visit

Aguas Square which includes outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a park

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 showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

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 a sandy beach, general coastal views and island images

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 bird life and a sunset

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 of Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio featuring a church or cathedral and a small town or village

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 showing a church or cathedral, a small town or village and heritage architecture

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

Things to do

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio

P3,062
per adult
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio
The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean

The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean

P3,571
per adult
The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour

P5,263
per adult
A Day in Arraial do Cabo Guided Tour
Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio

Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio

P12,247
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Arraial Do Cabo & Cabo Frio
Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens

Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens

P1,427
per adult
Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens
2-story boat with waterslide Sun loungers Wi-Fi released Instagrammable balance Water

Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo

P1,214
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo
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Top hotels in Vila Nova

Residencial Porto Príncipe

Residencial Porto Príncipe

2.5 out of 5
Av. do Contorno, 320, Cabo Frio, RJ
The price is P3,780 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
P3,780
P3,932 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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! (255 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 Jul 26, 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
The price is P4,234 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P4,234
P4,445 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
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! (536 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 Jul 13, 2025

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 P2,458 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P2,458
P3,166 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (160 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 Feb 20, 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 Geriba Beach and Orla ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (388 reviews)
"Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024

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Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Sophia II Residence Inn

Sophia II Residence Inn

3 out of 5
Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (139 reviews)
Fantastic location and view!
"Bring your own cookware, paper towels, toilet paper … spices to cook with etc. Fantastic location and view !!!"

Reviewed on May 4, 2025

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Sophia II Residence Inn
Pousada MAR João Fernandes

Pousada MAR João Fernandes

3 out of 5
R. Praia de João Fernandes, 250, Praia, Búzios, RJ
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Geriba Beach and João Fernandes ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (77 reviews)
"Excelent breakfast!!!"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

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Pousada MAR João Fernandes
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Other neighbourhoods around Vila Nova

Dunas Beach showing general coastal views, bird life and a sandy beach

Algodoal

While visiting Algodoal, you might make a stop by sights like Dunas Beach and Forte Beach.

Algodoal
Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio which includes street scenes and heritage elements as well as an individual femail

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

While Jardim Flamboyant might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dunas Beach and Forte Beach.

Jardim Flamboyant
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Parque Central

Though Parque Central might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dunas Beach and Cabo Frio Municipal Theater.

Parque Central
Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum featuring art

São Bento

While visiting São Bento, you might make a stop by sights like Itajuru Canal and Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum.

São Bento
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Braga

Travelers like the parks in Braga, and Dunas Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Braga

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