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| Warrior | Fandango |
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Warrior
This is a typical Alagoas revelry that resulted from the union of Reisado (an Epiphany celebration), Auto dos Caboclinhos (Caboclinhos’ Play), Chegança (public folk play depicting a naval battle) and Pastoril (outdoor folk play). Its captivating choreography and costumes with colored ribbons and beads reproduce the cathedral’s façades on the monumental hats covered with mirrors.
Fandango
This is a dramatic dance motivated by the sea. It tells the sea adventures of the first navigators in its songs accompanied by guitar and ukulele.
Boi do Carnaval (Carnival Bull)
Boi do Carnaval is a popular culture display derived from Bumba-Meu-Boi. It is always presented together with La Ursa (The Bear), Vaqueiro (Cowboy) and a percussion band whose rhythm captivates everyone that hears it.
Jaraguá
Today the Jaraguá district, an old bohemian refuge, is the reference to Alagoas’ night life. After renovating the area, the old warehouses and houses gained new colors and shapes and were transformed into bars, night clubs, show houses and restaurants. Jaraguá still conserves part of its history and stands out with the architectonic richness of its buildings and houses.
Peace Avenue
The setting for the most beautiful sunset in Maceió received its name in honor of the end of Second World War.
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Beaches in Maecio
Jatiúca
Its name comes from the Indian word Y-ATI-UCÁ, which means “Tick”, the parasite. There is also another version that says its name comes from the fruit of the castor oil plant (mamona), a common plant in the region. The beach is located approximately 4.5 km north of downtown. The sea is very turbulent in all its extension, making it possible to hold surf and body board championships. Because it is located in the central area, it has plenty of restaurants, beach stands with showers, jogging and cycling lanes, exercise equipment, a shopping mall, hotels and inns.
Ponta Verde
A tip of land that rises out of the sea and is covered by green palm trees. This is the phenomenon that gave its name to one of the most frequented beaches in Maceió. In the past, it housed one of the most famous symbols of the city, “The Rhea Neck”, a palm tree whose trunk resembled a rhea’s neck. It was located near the present Yacht Club Alagoas (Clube Alagoinha). The reefs form natural pools and it is very common, during low tides, to see tourists bathing in these pools, especially near the lighthouse. There are some stands with live music, bars, restaurants, snack bars, and hotels.
Pajuçara
This beach is approximately 2 km from downtown. It is a calm water beach thanks to the reefs, which make it safe for swimming, especially for children. Near the arts and crafts fair in Pajuçara is also where the rafts leave for the natural pools formed by choral reefs, where the tourist will find floating bars.
Carro Quebrado Beach
This is an untamed beach with white sand, dense coconut groves, strong waves and green sea water. To the south, the colorful sea cliffs are the main attraction.
Tabuba Beach
It is located at the mouth of the Sapucai River. It has many reefs forming pools of clear water where it is possible to observe colorful fish and swim. Raft tours to the natural pools depart from this beach.
South Coast
Francês Beach
This is one of the most beautiful beaches on the south coast. Its bay is formed by a reef barrier, forming a natural pool, with rich sea fauna and water ranging in color from blue turquoise to green.
Gunga Beach
This was elected one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the country. Its white sand, framed by palm trees, moves towards the sea, uniting the São Miguel River water with the ocean.
Barra de São Miguel
The proximity of the reefs forms a natural pool along almost its entire extension. It is the favorite beach for tourists and the people from Alagoas. It has many vacation houses and a complete infrastructure.
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Shopping in Maceio
Lace
In Pontal da Barra, on the banks of the Mandau lagoon, skillful lacemakers create articles in filet, bobbin, labyrinth and renascence lace. Several small stores, distributed all around the district, sell hand towels, blouses, beach shirts and pants, and curtains. Some of these products are resold at the Pajuçara beach arts and crafts fair.
Sebrae Warehouse
Here one will find sculptures, articles for decoration, lace, embroideries, shoes, furniture, sweets, and sugar cane rum, produced in several of Alagoas’ regions – Avenida da Paz, 878 (Jaraguá). Phone:82-2238200; open from 10 AM to 10 PM, Monday thru Friday; and from 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays.
Coruripe (93km) – Straw Arts and Crafts
The Pontal do Cururipe, a small village 10 km from downtown, produces arts and crafts made of ouricuri straw, a type of midget palm tree with long leaves. The raw material is transformed into purses, handbags, rugs, table settings, jewelry cases and beach mats.
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