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Capital city of Alagoas, Brazil
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Maceió is the capital of Alagoas, in Northeast Brazil. Maceió has a great coastal ambiance and stands out for its beauty, embedded in palm trees, mangroves and the bright green sea. It also has a remarkable culture, reflected in its arts and crafts, cuisine and customs.
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Fine arts and historical objects.
Photographic, cinematographic, and sound exhibitions and archives
Fine arts.
Folk and primitive arts.
Mirante São Gonçalo
From there, on a clear day, the old city, the harbor and the whole coastline, from Pajuçara up to Pontal da Barra, can be seen.
They sell tasty burgers from R$8
Tasty buffet restaurant. Prato feito for R$14 and buffet for R$16 (March 2021).
The most famous (and most oily) pizza in Maceio. Two places: in Iguatemi Shopping or close to the beach.
Italian food, pasta, pizzas.
Italian upscale restaurant with good wine selection.
Peruvian food. Highlights are the ceviches made with local fishes.
1 block to the beach, in Ponta Verde neighbourhood. Air conditioning, refrigerator, Wi-Fi, breakfast included (all you can eat).
At Armazém Sebrae - Avenida da Paz, 878 (Jaraguá). M-F 10:00 to 22:00, Sa 09:00 to 13:00.
There are plenty of taxis at the airport's arrivals area. It is not possible for foreigners to take the bus to the downtown area. The only options are by Taxi or e-hailing (Uber/99Taxi).
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The bus system is operated by the company "Transporte Tropical," operating in the "Aeroporto - Ponta Verde" line, which connects the airport to Ponta Verde Beach.35 (March 2021) for a single trip.
By car
You can rent a car. This is a great way to explore the nearby beaches on a day trip.
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