São Fidélis, Municipal district in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
São Fidélis is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro with rolling hills, valleys, and farming areas throughout its landscape. The terrain varies between elevated regions and lower-lying agricultural land.
The municipality began as a Portuguese colonial settlement during the expansion period in Brazil. It gradually grew from a small village into the administrative center it is today.
Local celebrations and gatherings show traditional Brazilian customs in action, revealing how different cultural influences have mixed together in daily life here.
The place connects easily to nearby towns through regular bus and transport services across the region. Getting around and exploring different areas is straightforward for visitors.
The area runs regular vaccination campaigns on weekends, treating hundreds of animals to support public health. This program reflects a strong commitment to caring for local animal populations.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Elevation above the sea: 78 m
Shares border with: Cambuci, Campos dos Goytacazes, Cardoso Moreira, Italva, Itaocara, Santa Maria Madalena, São Sebastião do Alto
Website: http://saofidelis.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -21.64583,-41.74694
Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:56
Mesquita Brasil
19.7 km
Desengano State Park
29.2 kmSolar do Barão de Vila Flor
1.5 km
Ponte Metálica sobre o Rio Paraíba do Sul
283 mQuilombo São Benedito
2.5 kmIgreja Matriz de São Fidélis de Sigmaringa
113 mPico São Mateus
17.4 kmQuilombo Lagoa Fea
37.1 kmQuilombo Sossego
38.6 kmMuseu Casa da Cultura de Aperibé
36.9 kmPoço
28.7 kmWaterfall
21.3 kmWaterfall
24.8 kmCachoeira da Cascata ou Macapá
31.4 kmTúmulo da Dercy Gonçalves
43.7 kmWaterfall
37.5 kmWaterfall
23.2 kmCachoeira da Babilônia
26.5 kmCachoeira do Zuador
19.1 kmCristo Redentor
22.5 kmWaterfall
30.6 kmCachoeira Tombo D'água
18.7 kmCachoeira Maracanã
18.8 kmCachoeira do Roncacor
29.9 kmCachoeira Tombo D’água
26.8 kmWaterfall
37.3 kmWaterfall
36.8 kmWaterfall
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