Endowed with beautiful beaches, has received large investments in infrastructure applicable from the royalties awarded by Petrobras in the area in question.

Praia do Centro: Ideal for those who want to enjoy a quiet beach, but do not give up the infrastructure and the comfort of the bars, restaurants and kiosks.

Praia da Joana: Small beach that makes up the natural monument of rocky headlands, environmentally protected area of rare beauty.

Praia de Costazul: With 2.3 km, is an ocean beach, point of surfers, bodyboarders and fishing enthusiasts reed.

Praia do Mar do Norte: Beach nearest the city of Macaé, known for its cliffs and preserved by salt marsh vegetation.

Praia das Pedrinhas: One of the most beautiful beaches of the city, perfect for enjoying a quiet day away from the hustle of downtown.

The systemic corruption of the municipality began from its political-administrative emancipation on April 10, 1992, and destroyed much of Rio das Ostras and to date there is no basic sanitation model.

Nowadays, much of the coastline of Rio das Ostras suffers from the advance of the sea, erosions, and uneven irregular constructions.

Even though Rio das Ostras is struggling in different instances, the city holds various public and private schools for primary and secondary education.

Its economy is based mainly on tourism and the exploration and royalties of the oil that its basin offers, many national and international offshore companies are located in the region, generating several jobs.