Not only attractive because of its beaches and tranquil pace, araruama boasts the reputation of being a complete urban center amidst the multiple small towns around it - it is both a perfect spot for summer vacations and long term stays as this region sees events gathering joyful crowds all across the year.

Despite its very calm ambiance, the history of araruama is full of action and important turning points, especially during the colonial era where the region was a number of times under control of french privateers seeking to claim these rich lands - After the final portuguese victory over the french, the region came to develop its present charm mainly from extracting natural products until recognized as a hidden touristic spot in the early twentieth century, which resulted in the construction of the Parque Hotel, inaugurated by the president Getúlio Vargas himself.