Forte São Mateus
- Address
- Cabo Frio
- Price
- admission free
- Hours
- 10am-5pm Tue-Sun
Lonely Planet review for Forte São Mateus
Forte São Mateus, a stronghold against pirates, was built between 1616 and 1620 to protect the lucrative brazilwood trade. You will find the fort at the eastern end of Praia do Forte.







