Canal Travel Guide
Cabo Frio





Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum during your travels in Cabo Frio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Canal

Pousada Boulevard
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Passagem Concept Hotel e Spa
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Samba Cabo Frio
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2021

Hotel Premium Recanto da Passagem
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2024

Hotel Boutique Recanto da Passagem
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Pousada Marília
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Canal

São Bento
If you're spending some time in São Bento, Itajuru Canal and Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Passagem
Travellers like the beaches in Passagem, and Itajuru Canal is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Vila Nova
While visiting Vila Nova, you might make a stop by sights like Aguas Square and Cabo Frio Municipal Theater.

Jardim Excelsior
When in Jardim Excelsior, you can plan a visit to Shopping Park Lagos Mall and Dunas Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Portinho
You'll enjoy the beaches and shopping in Portinho. You might want to make time for a stop at Lagoa de Araruama or Shopping Park Lagos Mall.