Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · South America
Cabo Frio sits on the route: 15 minutes from Arraial do Cabo.
Cabo Frio is a city located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a population of 238,166, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Cabo Frio sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Sao Paulo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cabo Frio to your route.
Cabo Frio (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkabu ˈfɾi.u], Cold Cape) is a tourist destination located in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Cabo Frio is unique that it offers both Ocean and Lake beaches.
The Brazilian coast runs east from Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio where it turns sharply north. North of Cabo Frio is Cabo de SãoRead more
Tomé.
It was named after the geography of its location, a cape, and because the water temperature is colder than in nearby cities (frio is Portuguese for "cold"). This city features beaches with white fine sand. Due to a lack of mica, the sand stays cool in the sun.
As of 2025, Cabo Frio's estimated population is 238,438 and its area is 410 km2.
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Cabo Frio is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -22.8872 latitude, -42.0262 longitude.
Cabo Frio has a population of approximately 238,166 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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