Rio das Ostras Invests in Sidewalks Between The Municipal Border and Parque de Tubos

(Translated by me from an article by Secom Rio das Ostras)

The city of Rio das Ostras is investing in work to provide more security for pedestrians. Construction of the alternative route for workers who have to walk between the municipality and the bus Terminal at Parque de Tubos will be in its final phase at the end of this month.

The Forgotten Eco Tour of Rio das Ostras

Translated from THIS ARTICLE written by Angel Morote 

Restaurants, hotels and recreation areas close for lack of incentive.

Map of the Neighborhoods of Rio das Ostras

Click THIS LINK to go to the interactive map of Rio das Ostras. Roll your mouse over the city to see each neighborhood highlighted.

Rio das Ostras' First Planned Neighborhood Will Be "Green"

Translated from this article, written by Igor Sampaio.

 Photo via http://viverderesidencial.com

"Quality of life in the form of a 'Green Neighborhood' in Rio das Ostras.

Horseback Riding, Trekking and Orienteering

What: Horseback riding, trekking, orienteering and survival courses in the rainforest less than an hour from Rio das Ostras
Who: Vivencia Treinamentos
Where: Aldeia Velha, RJ (just west of Casimiro de Abreu)
Website: http://www.vivenciartreinamentos.com.br/
Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002710460352
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64511059@N07/
Phone: (22) 9824-9576 or (22) 9845-4167
Email: vivenciartreinamentos@gmail.com

Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Shiatsu Massage

What: Energia Vital acupuncture, chiropractic, shiatsu massage and moxibustion Oriental Medicine
Who: Gilson da Cunha Bastos
Where: Rua Niterói No. 1455 - Jardim Mariléa, Rio das Ostras
Hours: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, other times available by appointment
Phone: (22) 2764-9387 or (22) 9224-3465
Email: energiavital@ig.com.br

Farmer's Market

What: Farmer's Market
When: Saturday mornings
Where: Rua Martins where it meets RJ-106 (Rodrigo Amaral Peixoto)

Churches in Rio das Ostras

I've compiled a list of churches in town, as far as I can find them. If you have more information about each church, or a church I have missed, please contact me via email or leave a comment below. New information will be updated as it comes in.

Private Schools in Rio das Ostras

I've compiled a list of private schools in town, as far as I can find them. If you have more information about each school, or a school I have missed, please contact me via email or leave a comment below. New information will be updated as it comes in.  

Yoga School - Nucleo Maha Vidya Yoga

What: Nucleo Maha Vidya de Yoga
Where: Rua Flamengo #668 in Centro
Cost: Currently R$100 per month for two classes per week. Please confirm independently as prices may change.
Website: http://mahavidyayogaereflexoes.blogspot.com/
Contact: Phone (22) 9814-0631 & (22) 8801-9029  Email: maha.vidya.yoga@hotmail.com

Bowling - Strike Club

What: Strike Club bowling alley
Where: Rua Um just on the north west side of RJ-106 (Rodrigo Amaral Peixoto) about 2.5 kilometers north of the Rio das Ostras Bridge.
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 6:30pm to midnight. They stay open later on Saturday until everyone is done bowling.
Contact: Phone (22) 2760-8087

Paying INSS online

Fellow blogger, Shelley, from "Give Us This Day Our Daily Mango" has written an excellent tutorial of sorts on how to pay the INSS part of your domestic helper's salary. What is the INSS? Per Shelly, "It's essentially the benefit that employees get, like Social Security, when they retire. It's mandatory to pay into the INSS of your hired help."

Please take a look at her post, including the comments which also have good information:

Paying INSS online

Leave her a comment if you have any questions, or would simply like to shout out a "Thanks".

Improvements - Praia do Bosque

The city is working on improving the entire beach front of Praia do Bosque.

The heavy equipment has come out and they're making visible progress.

Improvements - Praiamar

Where: Praiamar
What: Paving, sewers, water and drainage

Improvements - Decks on Praia da Tartaruga

Where: Praia da Tartaruga
What: Deck replacement