Arraial do Cabo, Coastal municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Arraial do Cabo extends across 160 square kilometers of coastline, featuring white sand beaches bordered by clear waters reaching depths of 30 meters.
The municipality, established in 1503 by navigator Amerigo Vespucci, served as a strategic point for Portuguese naval operations during colonial times.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing practices passed through generations, utilizing small wooden boats and manual nets for their daily catches.
Visitors can reach the beaches through regular boat services departing from the main port, with tours operating from 8 AM to 4 PM daily.
The intersection of three ocean currents near the coast creates conditions for diverse marine life, attracting species typically found in Antarctica.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1503
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Shares border with: Araruama, Cabo Frio, Iguaba Grande, São Pedro da Aldeia
Website: http://arraial.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.96583,-42.02778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:56
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