Rio das Ostras
| Rio das Ostras | |
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| Coordinates: 22°31′37″S 41°56′42″W / 22.527°S 41.945°WCoordinates: 22°31′37″S 41°56′42″W / 22.527°S 41.945°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | Rio de Janeiro |
Rio das Ostras (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˌχiu.dajˈzoʃtɾaʃ]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
Its population is 105,757 (2010) and its area is 231 km².
It was historically a part of the neighboring municipality of Casimiro de Abreu, so some of the real estate title histories must be traced there.
The municipality holds part of the União Biological Reserve, home to a population of endangered golden lion tamarin.
Endowed with beautiful beaches, has received large investments in infrastructure applicable from the royalties awarded by Petrobras in the area in question. The most popular beaches are: Praia da Tartaruga, Praia do Centro, Praia do Bosque e Costa Azul. One of the most visited spots in the city is the Praça da Baleia, the end of the beach of Costa Azul. In this square there is a statue of Humpback whale carved bronze.
Its 15 beaches enchant the preservation and infrastructure. The visitor finds calm waters, perfect for swimming. But those who prefer extreme emotions can count on perfect for surfing beaches.
Praia do Abricó: First Beach of the Rio das Ostras from the city of Rio de Janeiro. Fascinating landscape and great tranquility.
Praia da Tartaruga: Located in a small cove, located between the beaches Abricó and Bosque, so named by the incidence of turtles on site.
Praia do Bosque: Situated between the beaches Centro and Tartaruga stand out for leafy trees that resemble a forest. Has depth. Ideal for swimming and great stretch of sand that promotes the practice of sports such as beach volleyball.
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 do Cemitério: Beach cove perfect for swimming, very close to the City Centre. Where the small fishing boats and nets make up the landscape. It's there if you can have the best view of the setting sun from Rio das Ostras.
Praia da Boca da Barra: Beach from the mouth of the river Rio das Ostras, where the waters are in a different show. Own children. Has infrastructure kiosks and restaurants and has undergone a process of revitalization.
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