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

white sands, ample beaches, a constant breeze, and a small-town feel make of this city one of the top tourist destinations in the state of rio.

further, the city is quite active in organizing yearly events  such as the shrimp festival and the international dance festival, maintaining cabo frio at the top of the list among the vacation spots in the region.