Within its boundaries are a bus factory (Ciferal Marcopolo), the training camp of Fluminense Football Club, the headquarters of Duque de Caxias FC and the football team Tigres do Brasil.
Tourism is a significant factor of the local economy; tourists are drawn by the lush and placid scenery, the nearby waterfalls, and historical sites.
Every year Xerém host Vaquejada Park Ana Dantas.
Past shows have included artists such as: The singer Zeca Pagodinho lives in the district of Xerém at Duque de caxias.
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