Macaé celebrates 213 years with economic advances and new challenges The city of Macaé, in the North of Rio de Janeiro, celebrates this Tuesday (29) 213 years of political-administrative emancipation. The celebrations started early, with the raising of flags, and continued with the traditional civic parade on Avenida Elias Agostinho, on the edge of Praia de Imbetiba. At night, the program will end at the Latiff Mussi Rocha Exhibition Park, with a show by singer Thiaguinho. The civic parade brought together authorities, representatives of the security forces, students from the municipal network, marching bands, members of the Academia Macaense de Letras, samba schools and residents who attended the tributes to the city. ? Follow the g1 Norte Fluminense channel on WhatsApp. Known as the National Oil Capital, Macaé houses important support bases for offshore operations in the Campos Basin and operates an extensive chain of companies and services focused on the sector. But the city's development is not limited to oil. In recent years, agribusiness has also gained ground and placed the municipality at the forefront of grain production in the state of Rio de Janeiro, increasing the generation of jobs and opportunities. Macaé is also known for its nature, with popular urban beaches, such as Cavaleiros, Hollywood and Imbetiba, and the Sana district is one of the main ecotourism destinations in the state, with waterfalls, trails and areas of preserved Atlantic Forest. Celebrations for 213 years continue throughout the day. At night, the program will end at the Latiff Mussi Rocha Exhibition Park, with the last day of Expo Macaé and the show by singer Thiaguinho. Macaé Mountain Region consolidates itself as one of the main winter tourist destinations in Rio de Janeiro Ana Chaffin - Comunicação