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Maceio, Brazil

Overview

Overview

On the northern coastline of Brazil, Maceió in a beachcomber's paradise - with sparkling white sands, clear water, offshore islands and reefs. Coconut trees sway gently in the warm breezes while the calls of local birds ring out. Once a major exporter of sugar, Maceió is still a busy port and urban center. Nearby, the Cheiro da Terra market offers the wares of more than 100 vendors and artisans. In the city center, tour the beautiful Cathedral of Our Lady of Pleasures, or the historic Deodoro Theatre. Sample shore excursion: Pontal da Barra & Gunga Beach.


Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Maceio Highlights



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$

 

This tour showcases the most interesting parts of Maceio. From the port of Jaragua, proceed towards the Anta Lagoon and the beaches of Pajucara, Ponta Verde and Jatiuca; then you'll continue into town to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Palacio Peixoto, the neoclassical-style palace that houses the local government. North of the city center, Mirante de Sao Goncalo hill is the highest po... more info




Mundau Lagoon



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

From Pontal da Barra you will board a boat to sail through the Mundau Lagoon and its nine islands. Enjoy a stop at Praia da Saudade (Nostalgia Beach)--known and loved by the locals because it retains an undeveloped, "wild" air that makes it quite enchanting and unique in the region. This beach is particularly good for surfing, and excellent for calm and relaxing swimming on the lagoon side on t... more info




Pontal da Barra & Gunga Beach



Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Price : $$$

   

Take advantage of the chance to purchase fun mementos and crafts at the Pontal da Barra handicraft district before setting out on tour. From Barra, you'll drive 20 miles out of Maceio to take in a view of paradise--the famous Gunga Beach. Board a schooner at Sao Miguel for a cruise through the islands to the barrier reef that protects Maceio's bays. You'll stop here for photos and a snack of tr... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 79.5 88.0 71.0 2.28
Feb 80.0 88.5 71.5 2.48
Mar 79.5 88.0 71.0 5.31
Apr 78.5 87.0 70.0 8.86
May 77.5 86.0 69.0 13.58
Jun 75.5 84.0 67.0 10.39
Jul 75.0 83.5 66.5 8.5
Aug 75.0 83.5 66.5 5.28
Sep 75.5 84.0 67.0 3.39
Oct 77.5 86.0 69.0 2.32
Nov 78.5 87.0 70.0 1.22
Dec 79.0 87.5 70.5 1.5

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