San Matheus Fort
San Matheus Fort
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Tim A
8 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Go there right from the beach. When high season the beach is packed and so is this place, so if you are to get a selfie, get in line!
Written October 5, 2018
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Dulciano C
Toronto, Canada52 contributions
Feb 2017
Great place for taking pictures. Close to it there is an area on the beach with no waves and shallow water. Great place for kids. I suggest that the readers do not stay here at night with cameras or cell phones.
Written July 31, 2017
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Angela C
Heber City, UT210 contributions
Aug 2016
The beaches of Cabo Frio are much different and nicer than the beaches of Rio with white, squeaky sand. The small fort overlooks the bay and offers great views. Lovely.
Written November 9, 2016
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Daniel C
Constanta, Constanta, Romania11 contributions
Jul 2015
Nice destination after a walk on a beach. It is inicely positioned so you can see all the Cabo Frio beach from that location.
Written December 18, 2015
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G S
Cabo Frio, RJ83 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
Old replica-not replica...If you have issues climbing it may prove a challenge. there are no stairs, one must ascend the rocks to to fort. Once inside, there are a few cannon and not much else. Great views though. Fish on the bay side...
Written July 29, 2015
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MiamiNativeTours
Miami Beach, FL48 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
I had been to Cabo Frio before and did not have a good impression. All the fishing boats tucked away behind the fort and the nice beach changed my opinion, What a cute town! If there was a fee it was minimal. can't remember!
Written July 21, 2015
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adammawright
Poole, UK549 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
I liked this little fort on the rock outcrop, but it could really do with some upkeep. It could be a really great museum. Currently it's a little run down. The views of the the surrounding area are pretty good from the fort.
Written July 19, 2015
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G S
Cabo Frio, RJ83 contributions
Nov 2013 • Family
A reminder of days gone by, the fort is situated high on a rocky hill overlooking the bay in Cabo Frio. If you have trouble climbing on rocks, it is not for you. The fort is not easily accessed by older visitors or those having trouble climbing. For the inquisitive there are war canons to see and at times there are folk art on display for sale. Entry is free but be reminded the real reason to visit the fort is the view of the bay. Food and drink are available at the beach concessions.
Written November 27, 2013
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G S
Cabo Frio, RJ83 contributions
Mar 2012 • Business
Very small piece of history with outstanding vistas! Located on a rocky outcropping the fort provides views of Praia do Forte, Dunas as well as Cabo Frio and Arraial do Cabo. Beach goes all the way around the bay to Dunas. Close to the fort, the beach is not great to swim as there is loads of algae at times.
Written June 21, 2012
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eli F
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
We spent 12 Fantastic Days!!!
It is the 3rd time we have gone but this was the best, the shops have grown a lot, a lot of entertainment at night, a lot of rest, beaches... Da Forno (pink sand and impeccable beach, small)
Geriba...Giant, warm water, Extensive beach, you have to know that they charge you 70 reais per day, umbrellas and table, or you eat food and they give you the service for free.
I rented a car (Locate)
I highly recommend it to you
To Walk.... IN Buzios (for excursion bookings)
If you rent a car it is the best because you go to beaches with few people like Dos caravelas (private)
Manguiños, or go to Cabo Frio, water and white sand.
Don't go to Joa Fernández🙃It almost has no shore and dirt abounds, it is very dirty and the smell of urinating cannot be tolerated, Visit the viewpoints but not the beach 🫣 The dresses and mayas on the beaches, check what is worn before Go, and if you are Argentine, take a thousand dresses from here, don't buy if you want to save. They cost 200 reais and more.
There are many modern inns, going to Rasa is ideal. If you stay in the center... patience, honest people and fast food everywhere.
It is the 3rd time we have gone but this was the best, the shops have grown a lot, a lot of entertainment at night, a lot of rest, beaches... Da Forno (pink sand and impeccable beach, small)
Geriba...Giant, warm water, Extensive beach, you have to know that they charge you 70 reais per day, umbrellas and table, or you eat food and they give you the service for free.
I rented a car (Locate)
I highly recommend it to you
To Walk.... IN Buzios (for excursion bookings)
If you rent a car it is the best because you go to beaches with few people like Dos caravelas (private)
Manguiños, or go to Cabo Frio, water and white sand.
Don't go to Joa Fernández🙃It almost has no shore and dirt abounds, it is very dirty and the smell of urinating cannot be tolerated, Visit the viewpoints but not the beach 🫣 The dresses and mayas on the beaches, check what is worn before Go, and if you are Argentine, take a thousand dresses from here, don't buy if you want to save. They cost 200 reais and more.
There are many modern inns, going to Rasa is ideal. If you stay in the center... patience, honest people and fast food everywhere.
Written February 28, 2024
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É possível apreciar o pôr do sol em toda a çraia do forte?
No forte também ?
Written March 24, 2019
Pessoal boa noite , irei viajar para Cabo frio dia 13 sozinho estou meio receoso, pois é minha primeira viajem só , queria saber se é um bom lugar para viajar sozinho e se tiver alguém que esta indo para lá para mantermos contato , seria bem interessante , e iria me ajudar a ficar menos ansioso por esta experiencia.
Written September 8, 2017
Bom dia,pode vir tranquilo pois Cabo Frio e lindo e você também pode ir a Buzios e Arraial do Cabo e perto e também lindo com nossas belas praia.
Written September 8, 2017
Qual o horário de funcionamento?? Qual o valor da entrada??
Written March 12, 2017
Não paga nada para entrar.....Aconselho fazer a visita ao Forte por volta de 08:00 ate 16:00 depois desse horário fica meio perigoso naquela parte da praia.Recomendo a visita....!!!!
Written March 12, 2017
Muito perigoso??? Irei com minha família e crianças, minha filha tem 4 anos , vcs aconselham ou não ????
Written August 16, 2015
Hugooy, não diria que a subida no forte seja muito perigosa.... o caminho é curto mas a pisada fica inclinada favorecendo a queda....tem que ter atenção. Por isso sugiro que as crianças mais novas sejam carregadas pelos adultos uma vez que não existe corrimão para apoiar a subida.
Written August 17, 2015
Meiry F
Feira de Santana, BA
Boa noite Vinicius!
Gostaria de receber informação da parte Histórica da Praia do Forte.Preciso apresentar um seminário e preciso dessa informação.
Written July 20, 2015
Depois da resposta do Luiz Fernando, não há nada a acrescentar a não ser dizer que vale a visita e que o local de construção do forte permite uma vista espetacular de toda baía.
Written July 21, 2015
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