Arraial Beach

Arraial Beach

Arraial do Cabo is a resort town on Brazil's southeast Atlantic coast, 70 miles (113 km) east of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Situated on Cape Frio, the area was discovered in 1503 by Amerigo Vespucci and became a 16th-century pirate stronghold.

Attractions

Attractions include the beaches and nearby So Mateus Fort, built by the French.

Currency

The Brazilian currency is the Real(hay-ahl), and Reais (hay-ice) for the plural. The symbol for the Real is R$.

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