Praia do Forte
Praia do Forte is a landmark of Cabo Frio, with light sand, open sea and a waterfront promenade. Forte São Mateus is part of the landscape at one end of the beach.
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
In the destination Região dos Lagos.
In the photo: Cabo Frio: Praia do Forte, downtown, Canal do Itajuru and Ilha do Japonês.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Cabo Frio combines beach, waterside scenery along the canal and urban walks. Praia do Forte is one of the city's highlights, while the neighborhood of Passagem brings together heritage and gastronomy. Peró and Ilha do Japonês expand the options for those who want to spread outings over several days.
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The local experience
Praia do Forte is a landmark of Cabo Frio, with light sand, open sea and a waterfront promenade. Forte São Mateus is part of the landscape at one end of the beach.
The neighborhood of Passagem brings together historic buildings, Igreja de São Benedito and a dining hub. It's a good option for a stroll and to end the day in Cabo Frio.
Praia do Peró is one of Cabo Frio's options for spending time at the sea and on the sand. It is also known for the presence of surfers.
Ilha do Japonês sits where the Lagoa de Araruama meets the sea, in Cabo Frio. Visiting it requires planning access and monitoring local conditions.