São Bento
Cabo Frio
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.
Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio
Be entranced by the golden glow of the altar and admire the unusual baptismal font in this church that remains active in the community.
Things to do
Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch from Rio de Janeiro
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
Top hotels in São Bento
Pousada Boulevard
I really liked it. The cleanliness is very good, and the staff is great. The only thing I didn't like was that the room I stayed in didn't have a mirror, making it difficult to put on makeup. There's also no hairdryer in the rooms. These are small things that make a big difference. Luzia
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
Own Buzios Beach Hotel
Staff and location was excellent. Hotel has good amenities (pool, restaurant, sauna and steam bath). Rooms and facilities were a bit tired. Needs a scrub and a fresh coat of paint. Breakfast was delicious and generous.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Zendaya Resort Beach Sport & Spa
The beach is minimal but the pool on the beach is amazing. 10/10
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Paradiso del Sol
Beautiful location, amazing views, very helpful and friendly staff, especially Juliana on reception. The pool was great, there were lots of chairs and loungers. We liked the breakfast and the welcome drink- the best caiparinhas we have had in Brazil! Our room was nice and we loved the balcony. Lots ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Passagem Concept Hotel e Spa
Great location, nice staff, spacious rooms
Reviewed on 16 Jul 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, Rua dos Biquínis and Itajuru Canal are top sights worth seeing.
Vila Blanche
While Vila Blanche may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Forte Beach and Dunas Beach.
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.
