the snorkeling and swimming of these spots are incredible although the temperature of the water usually surprises most people because it is in fact pretty cold.

praia do peró, a beach seven kilometers long, contains huge sand dunes and is ideal for sand-boarding, while as the main beach in cabo frio, praia do forte, also known as barra beach, is also over seven kilometers long and vey popular with visitors - there are a number of interesting archaeological digs dotted along the stretch of praia do forte beach, located in the reserva de sambaquis.

ancient indian burial sites have attracted much interest in the area because many of the dead were buried with their belongings hundreds of years ago - however, this particular area can be a little hard to reach as the road leading to it are rough and undeveloped.