Title: Araruama Travel Guide: Best of Araruama, Rio de Janeiro State Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Araruama](https://expedia.co.uk/Araruama-Hotels.d6159497.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Araruama](https://expedia.co.uk/Araruama-Holiday-Rentals.d6159497.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Araruama Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Araruama.d6159497.Car-Hire-Guide)[Araruama Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Araruama.d6159497.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Araruama Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Araruama Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Araruama ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Praia Seca Travellers like the beaches in Praia Seca, and Lagoa de Araruama is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Araruama-Praia-Seca.dx6350859) ![Araruama salt flat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400385/e68c466e-e148-41d9-a549-8db6e88c9ffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Araruama Centro While Araruama Centro isn't home to many top sights, Menino Joao Helio Park and Barbudo Beach are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Araruama-Centro.dx553248635976400385) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Iguabinha Travellers like the beaches in Iguabinha, and Iguabinha Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Iguabinha.dx553248635209676797) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parque Hotel Though Parque Hotel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Menino Joao Helio Park and Barbudo Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Parque-Hotel.dx553248635976396648) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pontinha Pontinha might not have many top sights, but Barbudo Beach and Iguabinha Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Araruama-Pontinha.dx961942640700764160) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ponte dos Leites Though Ponte dos Leites may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Barbudo Beach and Menino Joao Helio Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Ponte-Dos-Leites.dx553248635976397611) - Top hotels in Araruama - Top Holiday Rentals in Araruama ![Hotel Pousada Figueiredo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27850000/27842600/27842530/b8978d34_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Pousada Figueiredo R. Sílvia Vasconcelos 77 Araruama RJ £43 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Araruama. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Menino Joao Helio Park and Barbudo Beach are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (133 reviews) Clean tool, yummy breakfast, friendly staff. Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=27842530&PinnedHotelID=27842530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6159497) ![Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1142600/1142579/7b157800_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort Estrada da Usina, 294 Búzios RJ £60 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and free water park access. Popular attractions Armacao Beach and Rua das Pedras ... 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(158 reviews) Terrible experience from the start: for a full week before arriving, I messaged their WhatsApp, Instagram, website, and even called to change my dates — no response, no help, and Expedia also failed to accommodate me, leaving me with no choice but to go. When I arrived, reception didn’t even greet ... Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Hotels-Sophia-II-Residence-Inn.h32984972.Hotel-Information) ![Apart Hotel Porto Príncipe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23049700/23049603/668988df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apart Hotel Porto Príncipe Av. do Contorno, 320 Cabo Frio RJ Stay at this beach apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Cabo Frio Municipal Theater ... 9/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews) Muy amable la atención de todo el personal Todo perfecto siempre volveremos !! Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Hotels-Residencial-Porto-Principe.h23049603.Hotel-Information) ![Cabo Frio - Parque Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85400000/85391300/85391235/40ebb093_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabo Frio - Parque Central R. Frei Henrique Coimbra 115 Cabo Frio RJ Stay at this apartment in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Alair Correia Municipal Stadium are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Estava bem limpo e a equipe foi bem Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabo-Frio-Hotels-Cabo-Frio-Parque-Central.h85391235.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Araruama](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6159497&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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