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Maceio
With warmy and limpid tourquoise blue seawaters, Maceió has one of the most paradisiac seashore of Brazilian northeast. The contrast between the green coconut palm trees and the white sand constitute rare scenery of beauty. It is a privileged city that offers different landscapes. There is a wild variety of leisure activities such as much entertainment as well as beautiful tourist attractions. Owner of a remarkable hospitality, Maceió is nowadays one of the most visited sate capitals in Brazil. The climate is really mild, alternating sunny days with a smooth breeze in the afternoons. |
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| The City |
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Located in a totally coastal environment, Maceió stands out for its beauty, embedded in palm trees, mangroves and the sea. One can walk safely and calmly along its seashore. It also has many urban beaches. Maceió, capital of the State of Alagoas, owes its name to the Tupi Indians. Impressed by the natural phenomena they observed, they started calling it “MAÇAYO” or “MAÇAI-O-K” which means “that which covers the marsh”.
The city has excellent tourism infrastructure with very good hotels, and a diversified culture reflected in its arts and crafts, cuisine and customs.
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| History |
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The city began in an old sugar mill and plantation complex round the 19th century. Its development started with the arrival of ships taking wood from Jaraguá bay. With the installation of the sugar mills, Maceió started to export sugar, then tabacco, coconut, leather and some spices. Prosperity made it possible for the settlement to become a village on December 5, 1815. Thanks to its continued growth, Maceió became the capital of the Alagoas Province on December 9, 1839.
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| General Inf |
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TELEPHONE AREA CODE:
82
CLIMATE:
Seasoned, which means hot and humid climate. The hottest months are December and January, when temperatures reach 36ºC in the shade. The lowest temperatures, with lows around 21ºC, are usually in July and August.
ELECTRICITY:
The electric current in Maceio is 110 volts, alternating current.
POPULATION:
800.000 inhabitants
AIRPORT:
Maceio International Airport/Zumbi dos Palmares
The airport is located 25km (10 miles) from downtown area.
Airport code: MCZ
Telephone: (61) 3214-4000
Time zone: GMT- 3 (GMT- 2 October-March)
TOWN HALL: 82 3326-7234
BUS STATION: 82 3221-4615
TAXIS: 82 3320-3232 / 823356-5525
POST OFFICE: Rua João Pessoa 57
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| How To Get There |
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By Air: the airport of Maceió receives flights from every large Brazilian city as well as some international flights.
By Highway: Maceió is connected to the main cities of Brazil by BR-104 and 101.
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| Restaurants |
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Maceió has one of the most famous and delicious cuisines all over Brazil, offering an incredible variety of flavours and aroma.
Regional Food:
Divina Gula
Av. Eng. P.B. Nogueira 85 - Stella Maris - Phone 3235-1016
London London
Av. Fernandes Lima 3700 Lj.54 - Farol - Phone 3338-2648
Virgulino Rstaurante e Forroteria
Rua Sá e Albuquerque
674 - Jaraguá - Phone 3033-6439
Barbecue:
Churrascaria Feijão Verde
Av. Menino Marcelo 201 - V. Expressa - Phone 3328-4675
International Food:
Portugalia
Av. J.M.Luz 1040 - Jatiúca - Phone 3357-3040
Bars:
Maikai
Rua Des.A.G. Mendonça 61 - Stella Maris - Phone 3325-7565
Bar do Alípio
Rua Alípio Barbosa da Silva 321 - Pontal da Barra - Phone 3351-9151
Oriental Food:
Jin Jin
Rua Banc. J.F.Almeida 8 Q15 - Phone 3235-5774
Yan Ping
Rua Profª Maria Ester Barros 320 - Stella Maris - Phone 3305-3000
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| Night Life |
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Old bohemian nighborhood, Jaraguá has many tourist attractions, such as bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Probably its main characteristic is the ancient architecture of multiple influences, which make this place perfect for those visitors who want to know Maceio's history. To best know the night at Jaraguá, visitors must be tuned to teh programming of the different establishments that exist there. At Marquês D'Latravéia you can find all kinds os misical styles in shows. Besides that, there are: Downtown, Aeroporco and Heaven (nightclubs, Lekker Coutry Club, Virgulino(live regional rhythms) and Oráculo Bar e Chopperia (live rock/pop and popular brazilian music), at Royal Square. At Sá e Albuquerque street are located some of the most preferred bars of Jaraguá, such as Barão de Jaraguá, Casa da Sogra and Cantina di Bacco.
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Urban Beaches
Pajuçara, Ponta Verde and Jatiúca are very frequented, with bars and cabins on the beach with live music.
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