at a glance

development of infrastructure and services was slow to keep up keep with a negative effect on living conditions. to adress this New Sepetiba was created, at the eastern edge of the neighborhood. This urbanization effort was funded by the state government, with the intention of housing low-income citizens.

sepetiba enjoys a wealth of commercial activity, much of which has a long and established history in the local community, and has fostered warm and close friendships between customers and traders - in addition, Sepetiba is home to a significant swathe of the Sepetiba Bay coastal beaches, including Recôncavo and Sepetiba itself. Most of the neighborhood's thriving micro-commerce is located along these coastal strips, including kiosks, bars and the Clube Recôncavo de Sepetiba.

These beaches are also the setting for big festive events, such as Carnival and New Year's Eve, whcih are celebrated on a grand scale, with performances and entertainment for revelers. Among the various gastronomic options in sepetiba is the highly regarded establishments Hotel Chave de Ouro (Golden Key Hotel).