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to Maceió, AL

Welcome to the City of the Smile

Maceió, the Capital of the State of Alagoas, in Brazil's Northeastern region is is a very sympathetic and cheerful city. The city was built in a region where there are a few lagoons (See: Some History), that give to the city its interesting look.

The Norhteastern Sunny Coast

The air from the seaside, beautiful beaches and the surroundings lagoons make of this Capital of the Nordeste one of the more important holiday destinations of the country. [See: Attractions]

Beaches, Coconut trees and White sands

Maceió and its nices beaches with natural swimming pools, such as Pajuçara and Praia dos Sete Coqueiros, the admirable sea with green and warm water, besides the populaiton's hospitality is a quiet holiday destination and a good choice for successful vacation.

By the way, from Maceió it is possible to do some very interesting excursions to discover the State's seaside, such as:

• Barra de Santo Antonio
• São Miguel dos Milagres: on the Northern Coast
• Maragogi and its resort
• Praia do Francês
• Barra de São Miguel
• Praia do Gunga

Maceió's Major Attractions

- The Old Maceió, int the quarter of Jaraguá
- The Pierre Chalite Museum (Sacred Art)
- The Théo Brandão Museum
- The Maceió Fest, the carnival hors saison (November 18th)
- The Festas Juninas (month of June)
- The rich local workmanship

Practical Information

Telephone Area Code (DDD): 82 - Zip Code (CEP):