Located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, the city of Arraial do Cabo is an Atlantic paradise surrounded by magnificent unspoilt beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters. It is said to be the scuba diving capital of Brazil, offering visitors the opportunity to explore 88 different offshore shipwrecks and also the famed Gruta Azul, the Blue Grotto Cave. The surrounding landscape features brilliant white undulating dunes, emerald waters, sandbanks, lagoons, beaches and headlands. Visitors can spend lazy days on a number of pristine beaches namely Grande, Forno, Farol and Pontal do Atalaia; spot diverse marine life such as humpback whales, stingrays, dolphins and turtles; and jump on a thrilling boat excursion around this picturesque area.