Araruama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Araruama

Find the best Araruama areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Araruama
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Praia Seca

Travellers like the beaches in Praia Seca, and Lagoa de Araruama is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Araruama Centro

While Araruama Centro isn't home to many top sights, Menino Joao Helio Park and Barbudo Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Iguabinha

Travellers like the beaches in Iguabinha, and Iguabinha Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Parque Hotel

Though Parque Hotel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Menino Joao Helio Park and Barbudo Beach.

Areal

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Areal and surrounding area, you can visit Barbudo Beach and Menino Joao Helio Park.

Pousada Mirante da Prainha

Pousada Mirante da Prainha

3 out of 5
R. José Pinto de Macedo Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is ₹3,323 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
₹3,323
₹3,489 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Castelo Branco Square are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (153 reviews)
"Lovely people! Great amenities!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2024

Pousada Mirante da Prainha
Hotel Mirante do Forte

Hotel Mirante do Forte

3 out of 5
R. do Céu 72 Cabo Frio RJ
The price is ₹5,412 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
₹5,412
₹5,574 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (250 reviews)
"Me and my family have a good time in this hotel."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Mirante do Forte
Joalpa Hotel Cabo Frio

Joalpa Hotel Cabo Frio

3 out of 5
Rua dos Cravos, 02 Cabo Frio RJ
The price is ₹3,513 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
₹3,513
₹4,052 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and room service. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Dunas Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (241 reviews)
"the facilities and breakfast have not evolved, my wife and I do not recommend"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

Joalpa Hotel Cabo Frio
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Sophia II Residence Inn

Sophia II Residence Inn

3 out of 5
Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos Arraial do Cabo RJ
Stay at this aparthotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Flávia Alessandra Statue ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (190 reviews)
"Terrible experience from the start: for a full week before arriving, I messaged their WhatsApp, Instagram, website, and even called to change my dates — no response, no help, and Expedia also failed to accommodate me, leaving me with no choice but to go. When I arrived, reception didn’t even greet ..."

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Sophia II Residence Inn
Cobertura Luxo com Jacuzzi

Cobertura Luxo com Jacuzzi

4 out of 5
Av. Hilton Massa, 800 Cabo Frio RJ
Stay at this apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Japanese Island are located ...
Cobertura Luxo com Jacuzzi
Apart Hotel Porto Príncipe

Apart Hotel Porto Príncipe

2.5 out of 5
Av. do Contorno, 320 Cabo Frio RJ
Stay at this beach apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Cabo Frio Municipal Theater ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (354 reviews)
"Muy amable la atención de todo el personal Todo perfecto siempre volveremos !!"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Apart Hotel Porto Príncipe
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Stay near popular Araruama attractions

Praia Grande

10.0/10 (1 review)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Grande during your trip to Arraial do Cabo? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Cities near Araruama

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Cabo Frio

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Sao Pedro da Aldeia

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Saquarema

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.

Arraial do Cabo

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