june is also the month for religious holidays all over brazil, and while saquarema is no exception, it celebrates the catholic saints in its own way.

one standout is the maritime parade during the festival of saint peter, which leaves from the local fishermen's colony.

august in saquarema brings 'o gosto de agosto,' (the taste of august) a yearly gastronomic festival.

the best chefs in town - with combined styles from italy, japan, portugal and brazil among others - open their doors to offer their best dishes with common ingredients and themes, such as rice and shrimp, among the many.