Araruama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Where to stay in Araruama

Arraial do Cabo which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

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.

Araruama Centro
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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.

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Iguabinha

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

Iguabinha
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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.

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Ponte dos Leites

Though Ponte dos Leites may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Barbudo Beach and Praia Seca.

Ponte dos Leites
Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience

Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience

4 out of 5
Rua das Dunas, S/N, Tucuns, Búzios
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (542 reviews)
Excelente
"Estuvimos tres días en julio. Todo estuvo perfecto, el servicio, la habitación bien amplia, la piscina, el desayuno. Nada que corregir."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

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Búzios Beach Resort by WAM Experience
Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava

3 out of 5
R. Pastor Admardo Machado s/n, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
The price is €37 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€37
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
"Not clean at all. Bad smells throughout the hotel, not hot water, hotel staff trying to get into our room without our permission, parking is too expensive."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Pousada MAR João Fernandes

Pousada MAR João Fernandes

3 out of 5
R. Praia de João Fernandes, 250, Praia, Búzios, RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €51 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€51
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Geriba Beach and João Fernandes ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (77 reviews)
"Excelent breakfast!!!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Pousada MAR João Fernandes
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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 3-star aparthotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (139 reviews)
Fantastic location and view!
"Bring your own cookware, paper towels, toilet paper … spices to cook with etc. Fantastic location and view !!!"

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Sophia II Residence Inn
Praia do Forte - Aluguel Economico

Praia do Forte - Aluguel Economico

2.5 out of 5
R. Francisco Mendes 404, Cabo Frio, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Dunas Beach are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Hotel com ótima localização
"Localização do hotel excelente, muito tranquilo e vooteirei novamente. Obs: água quente acabou mais foi resolvido no dia seguinte cedo e o wi-fi não funciona precisa resolver."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2023

Praia do Forte - Aluguel Economico
Residencial Porto Príncipe

Residencial 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 Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (258 reviews)
"The property has great location, wonderful views. The lobby failed to communicate we needed to ask for sheets and towels during check in, so when I arrived at the apartment I freaked out for a moment. After that I found out they offer everything, but you need to go downstairs to the lobby and request ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2022

Residencial Porto Príncipe
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Popular places to visit

Arraial do Cabo which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

Praia Grande

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.

Praia Grande

Barbudo Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Barbudo Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Araruama. Amble around the area's seaside or experience its museums.

Barbudo Beach

Iguabinha Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Iguabinha Beach during your travels in Araruama? Wander the seaside and parks while you're in the area.

Iguabinha Beach

Cities near Araruama

Sao Mateus Fort which includes a beach, general coastal views and island images

Cabo Frio