Things to do in Arraial Do Cabo
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Bacalhau do Tuga
Since opening in 2009, the ‘Tuga’ (Portuguese guy) has been drawing throngs of people to this beachfront hole-in-the-wall, mixing classic Portuguese codfish recipes with local specialties such as peixe grelhado com molho de manga (grilled fish with mango sauce).
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Sandmar
Tour operators who organize dives in these waters abound - the tourist office keeps a complete list. One good company is Sandmar.
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Beaches
Arraial's prime attractions lie along the shoreline. Praia dos Anjos has beautiful turquoise water but a little too much boat traffic for comfortable swimming. Favorite beaches within short walking distance of town are: Prainha to the north of town; Praia do Forno (accessed by a 1km walking trail from Praia dos Anjos) to the northeast; and the vast Praia Grande to the west, where wilder surf races in off the open Atlantic.
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Ilha de Cabo Frio
Ilha de Cabo Frio is accessed by boat from Praia dos Anjos. Praia do Farol on the protected side of the island is a gorgeous beach with fine white sand. From here there is a 2½-hour walk to the lighthouse. The Gruta Azul (Blue Cavern), on the southwestern side of the island, is another beautiful spot. Be alert, though: the entrance to the underwater cavern is submerged at high tide.
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Amerigo Vespucci Plaque
Praia dos Anjos has beautiful turquoise water but a little too much boat traffic for comfortable swimming. Just above the beach, look for the plaque commemorating Amerigo Vespucci's landing here in 1503. Vespucci left 24 men behind to start a settlement, making Arraial one of the first European toeholds in the Americas.
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Viagem dos Sabores
Inside the pousada Estalagem do Porto, this well-run restaurant serves up delectable dishes with all sorts of eclectic influences. Bahian flavors, Italian and French are prominent.
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Forno á Lenha
The woodfired pizzas are delicious here and the atmosphere is cheerful, with floral tablecloths, a lion fountain and a giant Brazilian flag.
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Água na Boca
A stone’s throw from the bus station, this recommended self-serve includes plenty of seafood in its daily offerings.
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Saint Tropez
Just a block up from Praia dos Anjos, Saint Tropez is a good spot for fresh fish.
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