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Six kilometers south of Cabo Frio, ARRAIAL DO CABO nestles
amongst more sand dunes, surrounded by hills. It's home to the
Institute of Marine Research, based on Cabo Frio island 4km east of
the town, whose object is to increase the level of marine life in
the region. The aim is a laudable one, though it's uncertain whether
the real purpose has more to do with replenishing stocks for next
season's marine sports than preserving the area's ecology.
The
beaches around Arraial do Cabo are good: the main ones - Grande,
Prainha and Pontal - can be reached on foot, while Forno can only be
reached by boat from the town. You can also go by boat to the
Ilha de Cabo Frio , a large unspoilt island with excellent
beaches, sand dunes and superb views from its 390-metre peak. You
might be interested, too, in the Manoel Camargo Centre for
Popular Arts, on Avenida Liberdade, which has an excellent
collection of arts and crafts on display.
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Arraial do Cabo is a more attractive place to stay than
overdeveloped Cabo Frio, but there's little in the way of budget
accommodation: try the Pousada do Suiá at Rua Nilo
Peçanha 57 (phone 024/622-2093; $20-35), or the Pousada Thalassa,
Rua Bernardo Lenz 114 (phone 024/622-2285; $20-35), both at Praia dos
Anjos, or ask at the tourist office at Praça da Bandeira (phone
024/620-5039).
There's also a youth hostel ($8 per person) at
Rua Joaquim Nabuco 23.
Cruises
Rio
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Rio pictures 2
and see also
Pictures of
Rio by
Thereza Eugenia
Pictures of Brazil by
Cecilia dos Guimaraes
Bastos
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Brazil guide
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history
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Travel details
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Orientation:
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Carnaval
 Eating
and drinking:
Churrascarias, vegetarian
For eating in Brazil, read also:
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