huge cannons remain to this day - still ominously overlooking praia do forte and arraial do cabo - the drive from rio de janeiro is particularly scenic, especially when crossing the bridge rio - niterói.
the city also hosts an airport, serving the regiăo dos lagos region and allowing for an faster way in. due to the area's extensive and interesting history, and strong interest in the natural beauty of cabo frio, there are plenty of same-day tours available starting from rio de janeiro.
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