cabo frio (cape cold) is located 156 kilometers south of rio de janeiro, in the região dos lagos, and it is reachable via the via lagos toll road.

cabo frio is very accessible destination from búziosand it is the most populous city in the very pretty região dos lagos region.

named after the cold, crisp waters of the surrounding ocean, the beach city is perfect foil to the hustle and bustle of rio.

the area tends to be more crowded than nearby arraial do cabodue to the area's picture perfect beaches, which are often packed tight with sun worshippers and local tourists.