Title: Canal Travel Guide: Best of Canal, Cabo Frio Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Canal](https://expedia.co.uk/Canal-Cabo-Frio-Hotels.0-n553248635975749598-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cabo Frio](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cabo-Frio.d6049794.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cabo Frio](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cabo-Frio.d6049794.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Canal Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Canal.d553248635975749598.Car-Hire-Guide)[Canal Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Canal.d553248635975749598.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Canal Travel Guide ## Cabo Frio ![Cabo Frio showing a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264815-Buzios-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cabo Frio featuring a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264828-Cabo-Frio-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cabo Frio which includes a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264787-Rio-De-Janeiro-State.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cabo Frio](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264818-Buzios-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum which includes art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/265000/265119-Casa-Atelie-Carlos-Scliar-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Canal Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cabo Frio travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabo-Frio.dx6049794) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Arpoador Mount featuring bird life and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/265000/265108-Arpoador-Mount-Cabofrio.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Itajuru Canal Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Itajuru Canal during your travels in Cabo Frio. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Itajuru-Canal-Buzios.d6255262.Attraction) ![Sao Benedito Church showing a church or cathedral, a small town or village and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264824-Cabo-Frio-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Benedict Chapel Dating back to the 1700s, this charming and historic church has long played an important role in the religious customs of Cabo Frio. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Benedito-Church-Canal.d6219509.Attraction) ![Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/265000/265122-Casa-Atelie-Carlos-Scliar-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum during your travels in Cabo Frio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Casa-Atelie-Carlos-Scliar-Museum-Buzios.d6306280.Attraction) #### Shopping Park Lagos Mall You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shopping Park Lagos Mall during your trip to Cabo Frio. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shopping-Park-Lagos-Mall-Buzios.d6220716.Attraction) #### Rua dos Biquínis You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Rua dos Biquínis during your visit to Gamboa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rua-Dos-Biquinis-Cabo-Frio.d553248635976799358.Attraction) #### Our Lady of Guia Chapel You can find out about the history of Cabo Frio with a stop at Our Lady of Guia Chapel. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nossa-Senhora-Da-Guia-Chapel-Buzios.d6219981.Attraction) ### Things to do ![A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46279427/032694ee-d869-4abc-8bbc-6e1bb00c0a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean £58 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-day-in-arraial-do-cabo-the-brazilian-caribbean.a46279427.activity-details) ![The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/658270/a1be2823-2e77-4ca9-9a70-a905b60a69c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The best Arraial do Cabo's Tour: Brazilian Caribbean £47 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-arraial-do-cabos-tour-brazilian-caribbean.a658270.activity-details) ![Don Juan Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46483086/3bf55f45-6a7f-44f6-a145-262e7654a022.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Don Juan Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/don-juan-boat-trip-in-arraial-do-cabo.a46483086.activity-details) ![2-story boat with waterslide Sun loungers Wi-Fi released Instagrammable balance Water](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4968743/cd4bad0e-feb7-4819-bd11-a7f4c8210b3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo £16 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boat-tour-in-arraial-do-cabo.a4968743.activity-details) ![Arraial do Cabo ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1042380/c9dd58d0-0077-461f-9dbc-27f617875e72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch from Rio de Janeiro £71 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-arraial-do-cabo-tour-with-lunch-from-rio-de-janeiro.a1042380.activity-details) ![Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/388520/ee8757e5-7e1b-4c69-8542-17a2249b6517.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-arraial-do-cabo-tour-from-rio.a388520.activity-details) [See all activities in Cabo Frio](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cabo-Frio.d6049794.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Canal ![Hotel Solar do Arco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13200000/13190400/13190349/d61d6328_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Solar do Arco Rua Constantin Menelau, 48 Cabo Frio RJ £131 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Japanese Island and Forte Beach are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews) best hotel in Cabo Frio Great hotel - amazing architecture and design - immensely comfortable stay - beautiful views and perfect location - very pleasant and helpful managment and staff - easily the best hotel in Cabo Frio - will certainly return Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=13190349&PinnedHotelID=13190349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749598) ![Passagem Concept Hotel e Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15480000/15479600/15479557/f792ea70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Passagem Concept Hotel e Spa Rua Constantino Menelau, 36 Cabo Frio RJ £100 4 Feb - 5 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews) Great location, nice staff, spacious rooms Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=15479557&PinnedHotelID=15479557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749598) ![Samba Bossa Nova Cabo Frio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38290000/38284400/38284350/5b836f78_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Samba Bossa Nova Cabo Frio Av. Assunção 239 Cabo Frio RJ Stay at this hotel in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Japanese Island and Forte Beach are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (125 reviews) Nice stay again Reviewed on 6 Jul 2021 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=38284350&PinnedHotelID=38284350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749598) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=38284350&PinnedHotelID=38284350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749598) ![Pousada Boulevard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92002000/92001911/fe58eafa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pousada Boulevard 237 Av. Blvd. Canal Cabo Frio RJ Stay at this inn in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Japanese Island are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews) I really liked it. The cleanliness is very good, and the staff is great. The only thing I didn't like was that the room I stayed in didn't have a mirror, making it difficult to put on makeup. There's also no hairdryer in the rooms. These are small things that make a big difference. Luzia Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=92001911&PinnedHotelID=92001911&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749598) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=92001911&PinnedHotelID=92001911&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749598) ![Pousada Marília](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76511800/76511786/ce9e19d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pousada Marília 01 R. Bijupira Cabo Frio RJ £85 4 Feb - 5 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach pousada in Cabo Frio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Japanese Island and Forte Beach are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews) Comemoração do meu aniversário Maravilhosa, tudo perfeito, os atendentes perfeitos, mas em destaque, o atendente Maycon é a Simone , super receptivos, simpáticos, nós amamos, em breve voltarei , estão de parabéns, a pousada maravilhosa ❤️ Reviewed on 26 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=76511786&PinnedHotelID=76511786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749598) ![Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1142600/1142579/f473e1f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort Estrada da Usina, 294 Búzios RJ £128 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Búzios. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and free water park access. Popular attractions Orla Bardot and Rua das Pedras ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (488 reviews) Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=1142579&PinnedHotelID=1142579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749598) [See all 3,251 properties in Canal](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635975749598) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Canal hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975749598&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17)[16 Jan - 17 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975749598&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975749598&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18)[17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975749598&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975749598&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975749598&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Canal ![Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum which includes art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/265000/265119-Casa-Atelie-Carlos-Scliar-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### São Bento If you're spending some time in São Bento, Itajuru Canal and Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Sao-Bento.dx553248635976400161) ![Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio showing street scenes and heritage elements as well as an individual female](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264817-Buzios-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cabo Frio Centro While visiting Cabo Frio Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio and Itajuru Canal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Cabo-Frio-Centro.dx553248635976398379) ![Cabo Frio which includes a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264787-Rio-De-Janeiro-State.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Passagem Travellers like the beaches in Passagem, and Itajuru Canal is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabo-Frio-Passagem.dx553248635070788479) ![Aguas Square showing outdoor art, a park and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/264000/264827-Cabo-Frio-Buzios.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vila Nova While visiting Vila Nova, you might make a stop by sights like Cabo Frio Municipal Theater and Aguas Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Vila-Nova.dx553248635976396889) ![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) ### Jardim Excelsior When in Jardim Excelsior, you can plan a visit to Shopping Park Lagos Mall and Palmeiras Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzios-Jardim-Excelsior.dx6305073) ![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) ### Portinho You'll enjoy the beaches and shopping in Portinho. You might want to make time for a stop at Lagoa de Araruama or Shopping Park Lagos Mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabo-Frio-Portinho.dx6305078) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Canal Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app