Be entranced by the golden glow of the altar and admire the unusual baptismal font in this church that remains active in the community.

Art aficionados won’t want to miss the important collections celebrating a local artist at this Cabo Frio museum, set on the Araruama Lagoon.

Make your home base this centrally located plaza in Cabo Frio, where the beach, boardwalk, shopping, dining and historic sites are within easy walking distance.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Dating back to the 1700s, this charming and historic church has long played an important role in the religious customs of Cabo Frio.

Marvel at the constantly shifting dunes of this stunning beach, which meets the sparkling Atlantic Ocean and is fringed by emerald forests.