Oost is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District.

[4] The former capital of Suriname, Torarica is located in the Oost Resort.

One origin offered for its name is as a Portuguese coinage meaning "Opulent Torah".

[5] By 1665, the village of Paramaribo was expanded and quickly outranked Torarica.

[6] The Lokono village of Powakka is located in the resort.