São Bento Monastery Tours

Visit São Bento Monastery

Add a dose of spirituality to your travels at Monastery of Sao Bento. A visit will give you an intriguing look into a holy way of life.

Situated in Joao Pessoa Centro, this residence for monks is worth a look. But you'll find lots more to see in this area. Jacare Beach, Tambaú Beach, and Bessa Beach aren't too far from São Bento Monastery.

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Miramar Blue Sunset

Cabo Branco

$860

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 2

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Sao Paulo (SAO) to Joao Pessoa (JPA)

7.8/10 Good! (10 reviews)

Icon Hotel by Welkom

Cabo Branco

$1,482

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 2

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Sao Paulo (SAO) to Joao Pessoa (JPA)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)

Beautiful and beach front. Great restaurant and helpful staff

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Rede Andrade Solmar

Cabo Branco

$996

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 2

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Sao Paulo (SAO) to Joao Pessoa (JPA)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)

Across the street from the beach.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

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The São Francisco Cultural Center is an architectural complex made up of the Church of St. Francis, the Convent of St. Anthony, the Chapel of the Third Order of St. Francis, the Chapel of St. Benedict, the House of Prayer of the Third, the Cloister of the Third Order, a fountain and a large churchyard with a cruise. This Cultural Center is one of the most remarkable legacies of the Baroque in Brazil.
It all began at the end of the 16th century with the construction of the Convent of St. Anthony. In the first half of the seventeenth century it was occupied by the Dutch troops. The works of recovery and enlargement were only carried out after the expulsion of the Dutch. It then functioned as a convent, college, seminary, State Museum, State School and Theater School.
Today the Center includes a gallery-museum of folk art, a sacred art museum, the Stone Gallery, exhibition and event spaces, a restoration center and a library.

O Centro Cultural São Francisco é um conjunto arquitetônico constituído pela Igreja de São Francisco, o Convento de Santo Antônio, a Capela da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, a Capela de São Benedito, a Casa de Oração dos Terceiros, o Claustro da Ordem Terceira, uma fonte e um grande adro com um cruzeiro. Este Centro Cultural é um dos mais notáveis legados do Barroco no Brasil.
Tudo começou no final do século XVI com a construção do Convento de Santo Antônio. Na primeira metade do século XVII ele foi ocupado pelas tropas holandesas. As obras de recuperação e ampliação só foram levadas a cabo após a expulsão dos holandeses. Funcionou, então, como convento, colégio, seminário, Museu do Estado, Escola Estadual e Escola de Teatro.
Hoje o Centro inclui uma galeria-museu de arte popular, um museu de arte sacra, a Galeria de Pedra, espaços de exposições e eventos, um centro de restauro e uma biblioteca.

Sao Francisco Cultural Center

You can find out about the history of João Pessoa when you stop by Sao Francisco Cultural Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Catedral Basílica Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Neves

Catedral Basílica Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Neves is just one of the places to see in João Pessoa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Casarão dos Azulejos

You can learn about the history of João Pessoa with a stop at Casarão dos Azulejos. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church

Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church is just one of the places to see in João Pessoa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Igreja NS do Carmo

After visiting Igreja NS do Carmo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in João Pessoa. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Gunpowder House

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gunpowder House during your trip to João Pessoa. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Best Lodging Options Near São Bento Monastery

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Lagoa Park Hotel

Parque Sólon de Lucena, 19, João Pessoa, PB

JR Hotel

Rua Rodrigues Chaves, 87 - Trincheiras, João Pessoa, PB

Guarany Hotel Express

Rua Almeida Barreto, 181 -Trincheiras, João Pessoa, PB

Beach Haus by Carpediem

Av. João Maurício, 2601, João Pessoa, PB

Hotel Villa Rica

R. Índio Piragibe, 54, João Pessoa, PB

Pousada Nascer do Sol

R. Aluísio França, 77, João Pessoa, PB

BA'RA Hotel

1144 Av. Cabo Branco, João Pessoa, PB

Manaíra Hotel

Avenida Edson Ramalho 1131, João Pessoa, Paraíba

Slaviero João Pessoa

Rua Juvenal Mário da Silva, 55, João Pessoa, PB

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