São Bento Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Casa-Atelie Carlos Scliar Museum during your travels in Cabo Frio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Japanese Island
Find utter tranquility on this tiny exotic island, where casuarinas trees provide shade and a wealth of marine life can be spotted in the clear water.
Sao Mateus Fort
Take in the glorious vista of the beach and ocean as you explore one of the oldest colonial structures in Latin America.
Aguas Square
You can find out about the history of Cabo Frio with a visit to Aguas Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Itajuru Canal
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Itajuru Canal during your travels in Cabo Frio. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
St. Benedict Chapel
Dating back to the 1700s, this charming and historic church has long played an important role in the religious customs of Cabo Frio.
Activities
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
Buggy Tour in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens
Our pick of the best São Bento Hotel Deals
Hotel La Plage
Hotel esta abandonado, cama desconfortavel, ar condicionado nao funciona, roupa de cama tinha marcas de maquiagem, tive que ir no shopping comprar fronha de travesseiro e toalhas, chuveiro ruim, cafe da manha e pessimo pior que ja vi, de pao dormido, frutas passadas, com suco de pozinho (nao e natural) ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Great pool. Short walk to town and beaches
Reviewed on 9 July 2024
HANNA Búzios Al Mare Hotel
Café com ótima variedade. A equipe é simplesmente maravilhosa, lembro do nome do Felipe mas toda equipe é super solicita, e resolutiva, inclusive para lidar com os problemas decorrentes do fato do hotel estar em reforma. A área externa é maravilhosa, realmente pé na áreia e muito instagramável. Quando ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Not clean at all. Bad smells throughout the hotel, not hot water, hotel staff trying to get into our room without our permission, parking is too expensive.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025
Pousada Mirante da Prainha
Lovely people! Great amenities!
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2024
Pousada do Albatroz
It was under construction, so a bit noisy and confusing, but the staff was very sweet and friendly and accommodating! The location was wonderful! I can’t wait visit again when it isn’t under consruction.
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São Bento
Passagem
Travellers like the beaches in Passagem, and Itajuru Canal is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cabo Frio Centro
While visiting Cabo Frio Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio and Itajuru Canal.
Canal
If you're spending some time in Canal, Lagoa de Araruama and Rua dos Biquínis are top sights worth seeing.
Vila Nova
While visiting Vila Nova, you might make a stop by sights like Cabo Frio Municipal Theater and Aguas Square.
Ogiva
When in Ogiva, you can plan a visit to Japanese Island and St. Benedict Chapel, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Algodoal
If you're spending some time in Algodoal, Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are top sights worth seeing.
