MACEIO...
The Brazilian Golden Coast
At Its Best

Maceio is the capital of the State of Alagoas, one of the nine States that form the Brazilian northeast, perhaps the most enchanting and folkloric of Brazil, also the smallest: 27,331 square km (10,707 square miles).

The Nordeast of Brazil is an area that stretches along the Atlantic Ocean with over 3,200 km (2,000 miles) of virtually uninterrupted white sand beaches and sun as an integral part of the landscape.

Emerald-green waters, coral reefs, lagoons, coconut palms and mangroves are also basic ingredients of this magic potion.
Entertainment, leisure an fun have no starting or finishing time.
They have been there forever.

You will love the Brazilian Golden coast.

Maceio is a narrow strip of land between Mandaù lake and the Atlantic Ocean.
It's a name of Tupi Indian origin, MAÇAYO or MAÇAI-O-K which means "that which covers the marsh".
The city began in an old sugar mill and plantation complex round the 19th century.

Maceiò's sea has plenty of natural pools and reefs just off the coast, ideal for swimming and snorkeling or just enjoying a drink in one of the floating bars. A short ride if you take a raft (jangada) that depart from Pajuçara Beach.

And you have plenty of beaches to choose from...

Urban:

• Jatiuca
• Pajuçara
• Ponta Verde
• Pontal da Barra
• Sobral
• Sete coqueiros

North Coast:

• Barra de Santo Antònio
• Carro Quebrado beach
• Croa Island
• Tabuba beach
• Jacarecica
• Cruz das Almas

If you love surfing, Jacarecica and Cruz das Almas are going to be your favourite destinations.

South Coast:

• Barra de Sâo Miguel
• Francês Beach
• Gunga beach

Gunga beach it's been voted one of the ten most beautiful beaches in Brazil.

Maceió has a charming Colonial architecture.
Its most remarkable are...

• Cathedral of Our Lady of Pleasures
• Deodoro Theater
• Historical Institute Museum
• Floriano Peixoto Palace
• Municipal Market

In addition, the city is famous for its arts, crafts - particularly laces. In fact, Pontal do Barra is the place to see artisans and lace makers creating articles in fillet, bobbin, labyrinth and renascence lace.

Please don't miss the superb cuisine Maceió is famous for.
Shrimps, crabs, lobsters and of course Sururu (kind of mussel).
If we could give you a piece of advice, check the date of your return ticket every now and then.

You may be tempted to stay here forever...

How to Get There:

By Air:
You'll get to Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport.

By Road:
Connected through BR-104 and 101, that links all the coastal strip.
Distance to Recife: 255 km.

Where to Stay:

Hotel Jatiúca Resort - Lagoa da Anta, 220 Phone (82) 355-2020

Maceió Mar Hotel - Av. Álvaro Otacílio, 2991 Phone: (82) 217-8000

Praia Hotel Sete Coqueiros - Av. Dr. Antônio Gouveia, 1335 - Pajuçara Phone: (82) 231-8583

Colonial Praia Hotel - Rua Pref. Abdon Arroxelas, 375 Ponta Verde Phone: (82) 377-5007

Hotel Verde Mar - Av. Dr. Antônio Gouveia, 81 Pajuçara Phone: (82) 327-5599

Marina's Maceió Hotel - Rua Desp. Humberto Guimarães, 830 Ponta Verde Phone: (82) 355-2001

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