São Cristovao Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit São Cristovao
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Activities
Arraial do Cabo, Brazil's version of the Caribbean.
A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean
Buggy Tour in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens
Our pick of the best São Cristovao Hotel Deals
Hospedagem Central - Aluguel Economico
Bom custo benefício.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Atlantico Buzios Convention and Resort
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
HANNA Búzios Al Mare Hotel
Equipe de serviço Boa e Solicita! O restante do hotel péssimo, com mobiliários quebrados e enferrujados. Chuveiro só caiam 10 pingos de água, no quarto tinha uma televisão muito pequena, reclamei na recepção e colocaram outra um pouquinho maior, que só pegava um canal com dificuldade
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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
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 Cristovao
Jardim Caiçara
Jardim Caiçara might not have many top sights, but Dunas Park and Shopping Park Lagos Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Parque Burle
Though Parque Burle may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Siqueira Beach and Shopping Park Lagos Mall.
Braga
Travellers like the parks in Braga, and Dunas Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Palmeiras
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Palmeiras and surrounding area, you can visit Shopping Park Lagos Mall and Siqueira Beach.
Jardim Flamboyant
When in Jardim Flamboyant, you can plan a visit to Dunas Beach and Forte Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jardim Excelsior
When in Jardim Excelsior, you can plan a visit to Shopping Park Lagos Mall and Rua dos Biquínis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
