Arraial do Cabo
About 2 hr 45 min by car from Rio de Janeiro
Clear turquoise water often compared to the Caribbean.
Why locals go
Bright water and snorkeling without flying.
Visiting Rio de Janeiro?
At 2 hr 45 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Rio de Janeiro for your flight home.
What to book
- Boat tour to Gruta Azul and Prainhas do Pontal
- Scuba or snorkel
- Beach day at Praia do Forno
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset at Pontal do Atalaia
- Seafood dinner
With friends
- Boat party tour
- Scuba dive trip
When to go
Year-round.