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3 Days in Maceió and Surroundings: A Guide

in Maceió

Maceió, the capital of Alagoas, is known for its idyllic beaches and natural pools with warm, crystal clear waters. A 3-day itinerary is perfect to see the highlights of the city, relax and enjoy its natural beauty.

Mapa Turístico de Maceió em Alagoas
Tourist Map of Maceió in Alagoas
Rota Turística do litoral norte de Alagoas ou Costa dos Corais
Tourist Route of the North Coast of Alagoas or Coral Coast
mapa do litoral sul de Alagoas
Map of the Southern Coast of Alagoas

3 days in Maceió and surroundings

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See also Maceió: A must-see destination in Alagoas.

Day 1: Natural pools and urban waterfront

  • Morning: Pajuçara Natural Pools. The raft trip starts from Pajuçara Beach and takes you about 2 km to the natural pools. The trip takes about 2 hours.
  • Afternoon: Walk along the coast. The coasts of Pajuçara, Ponta Verde and Jatiúca are connected. The distance from one end to the other is about 4 km, ideal for walking or cycling.
  • Evening: Gastronomy and crafts. The Pajuçara craft market is located at the beginning of the waterfront, a short walk from Ponta Verde. The restaurants in Jatiúca are also within walking distance, generally less than 2 km.
piscinas naturais de pajuçara
Natural pools of Pajuçara
Praia de Pajuçara em Maceió
Pajuçara beach in Maceió
Praia de Ponta Verde em Maceió
Ponta Verde beach in Maceió
Praia de Jatiúca em Maceió
Jatiúca beach in Maceió
Feirinha de Artesanato da Pajuçara
Pajuçara handicraft market

Day 2: North coast and adventure

  • Morning: North Coast. The day trip to Praia do Francês is about 25 km away, with a driving time of 30 to 45 minutes. Praia de Ipioca, with the Hibiscus Beach Club, is about 23 km away, with a similar driving time.
  • Afternoon: Pontal da Barra. On your way back from the tour, stop at the Pontal da Barra neighbourhood. The distance from the centre of Maceió (Ponta Verde) to Pontal da Barra is about 8 km, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Evening: Jatiúca waterfront. Dinner can be enjoyed at one of the restaurants by the sea in Jatiúca or Ponta Verde. The two neighbourhoods are next to each other.
Praia do Francês em Marechal Deodoro AL
Praia do Francês beach, Marechal Deodoro, Alagoas
Praia de Ipioca em Alagoas
Ipioca beach, Alagoas
Praia do Pontal da Barra em Maceió
Pontal da Barra beach in Maceió

Day 3: South coast and viewpoint

  • Morning: Gunga Beach and Mirante. Be prepared for a longer journey. Gunga Beach is about 38 km from the Maceió coast, a drive of about 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Afternoon: Market and city centre. Back in Maceió, the craft market is about 5 km from Ponta Verde. The historic centre, where the Praça dos Martírios and the Metropolitan Cathedral are located, is about 6 km away. Travel time to both is 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Evening: Farewell. To say goodbye to Maceió, we suggest a relaxing dinner on the waterfront in Pajuçara, Ponta Verde or Jatiúca, all within walking distance of each other.
Praia do Gunga na Barra de São Miguel AL
Gunga Beach, Barra de São Miguel, AL
Praça dos Martírios em Maceió
Martírios Square in Maceió
Catedral Metropolitana de Maceió em Maceió
Metropolitan Cathedral of Maceió

Extra tips

  • Tide: Low tide is ideal for visiting the natural pools.
  • Transport: Distances can be covered by taxi, ride-hailing apps or car hire. Always take local traffic into account when planning your journeys.

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