Arraial do Cabo

Located on the southern part of Cabo Frio plain, forming inlets of calm and transparent waters. The city still maintains its appearance of a fishing village, and is a paradise for divers and photographers that seek the effects of the resurgence phenomenon that occurs in few places of the world.

There are dozens of heavenly beaches, deserted coasts, dunes, shoals and lagoons that guarantee its title of Diving Capital of Brazil.

From the deserted coast known as Pontal de Atalaia (Atalaia Spit), it is possible to admire a magnificent sunset.

City Specifications:

Area: 160 km2 (IBGE - 2010)
Population: 27,770 (IBGE - 2010)
Distance from the capital: 158 Km (DER-RJ - 2006)
Duration of journey: approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Area Code: 22
Altitude: 8 m
Climate: tropical marine
Average annual temperature: 23º C

Tourist Information:

Secretaria Municipal de Turismo (City Department of Tourism)
Website: www.arraial.rj.gov.br
Address: Rodovia General Bruno Martins, s/n°
District: Pórtico - CEP: 28930-000 - Phone: (+ 55 22) 2622 1949 Arraial

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