more beaches line the coast of cabo frio, such as praia das dunas, praia rasa, praia de são bento, and praia brava, which all contribute to the ever growing reputation of being a fantastic beach destination.

there are some wonderful views out to sea as well as the imposing st. matthew fort, built in the seventeenth century - one place offering a panoramic view is the forte são matheus, which was established by the portuguese to defend the land invasions of french, english and dutch and is definitely worth checking out.

a five kilometer trip from the center of cabo frio will lead to praia do siqueira, a stunning lakeside beach, the arraruama lagoon to be exact - located next to cabo frio airport, praia do sudoeste beach can be found on the shores of the arraruama lagoon, and this the ideal spot for picnics,   as long as visitors remember to take their rubbish with them upon leaving.