lagoa iriri (pond iriri) is a particularly popular spot for those who wish to avoid strong waves, or families with small kids - easily accessible by foot from praia da baleia or the pier, the pond was nicknamed coca-cola pond due to its water color, in fact the water is dense with dissolved minerals, which makes the pond easy to swim in, and fun to float on.

also interesting to visit are the popular theater, public library, house of culture, archaeological museum sambaqui of tarioba, and the railway center of culture guilherme walnut.

for those planning a longer stay, rio das ostras offers classes in bodyboarding, martial arts, skateboard, sailing, basketball, volleyball, capoeira, handball, artistic gymnastics, springboard, soccer and swimming - planning a trip ahead of time can assure visitors attendance in some f the city's annual festivities.