Maragogi is considered a true paradise in Brazil. It is located on the coast of Alagoas, right on the Costa dos Corais, which is also the route to Recife and Maceió. Its fame is that it is a small town, with its natural pools, which are better known there as galés. It is a beach area and perfect for those who like this environment. Embark on this journey with us and let’s learn more about it.

Arriving in Maragogi
To get there, it is via Recife airport or Maceió airport and the tip for your choice is to choose one of these airports where your ticket is cheaper to your destination, which is Maragogi. All airlines in our country operate with direct flights to Recife or Maceió.

When leaving the airport
This tip is for those who want to visit other beaches and in this case, it is best to rent a car upon arrival and drive to the destination. For those arriving from Maceió, the route is via roads such as AL-105 and AL-101, and for those arriving via Recife, the route is via PE-060. For those who don't want to rent a car, hire a transfer service through the hotel or a travel agency.

For those who want to save
Leaving the airport and those who do not choose to rent a car or rent a transfer service and want to save money, choose to go to Maragogi by bus. There are companies that carry out both routes from Recife or Maceió to Maragogi. Those who disembark from Maceio airport go to the bus station and those who disembark in Recife can take the bus from the airport itself, which is even an advantage.

The accommodations
Every day, many excursions arrive in Maragogi, coming from both Recife and Maceió. In Maragogi there are good hotels, with access to pools that are controlled and natural. To get to them, you need to take a boat or catamaran ride, leaving from the coast or heading to the central beach. There are many accommodation options to suit all budgets.

Maragogi and its attractions
It is a city considered a postcard of Alagoas, with a beautiful and immense coastline, with a blue sea, white sand and many coconut trees swaying in the wind and inviting tourists to relax. In the center of Maragogi there are options of restaurants, bars, shops, markets, pharmacy and banks.

Discover your typical cookie
The gum cake or sequilho is the typical biscuit of Maragogi and when driving along the road that connects this city, you can already see it being sold along the way. Casa de Dona Marlene is a factory of these delicious cookies in Maragogi and is located right on the edge of São Bento Beach. In this house you can watch the women working, grating the coconut, preparing the dough and shaping it.

On the edge of Maragogi
Visit the Ponto de Encontro bar in this region, which is a great choice for enjoying a night out in the city. It's a place that usually has live music on busy days and a good place to enjoy a night out with friends and enjoy what this city can offer in terms of fun or relaxation.

A Fazenda Marrecas Eco-Hotel
It is a property that also functions as a hotel and has many attractions for its visitors, which can be a water fountain, horse riding and many ecological trails. A place that was even the setting for a global soap opera, which was “A Indomada”, due to its natural setting that exists there, in addition to having greater contact with the nature of this region. A good place for a nice visit.

To observe Maragogi
The place is Mirante do Cruzeiro or Alto da Boa Vista, which is a hill in Maragogi, which is for a view, from there, observing this entire region. It is a place with a panoramic, beautiful view of the sea and perfect for capturing photos. It's not one of the most popular places in Maragogi, but a visit there is worth it, to see this whole city from another angle, which is also beautiful.

Peixe-Boi Association
This Association is a true sanctuary and where this species is monitored by environmental institutions such as APA, which protects Corals, and ICMBio, which aims to monitor and care for these animals and their appropriate maintenance. The Manatee is considered a very docile mammal that lives in waters that are fresh or salty.

The city's main beach
It is called Maragogi and is located right in the center. It is a very busy beach, as there are also many restaurants, bars, hotels and inns around it. It is designed for those who want to stay in a busier area along the coast, with bar or kiosk services on the sand, as it is an easily accessible beach and is usually full on weekends.

The natural pools of Maragogi
They are also known as galés, which are these natural pools that are formed by coral reefs, during a period of low tide. Its waters are crystal clear, with fish, corals and many other marine animals from that region. There are 3 pool areas, such as those located in front of Salinas de Maragogi, those in front of Praia de Maragogi and those in Praia de Barra Grande.

Buggy tour in Maragogi
Don't miss this tour, which is considered very fun in Maragogi. It is also possible on this tour to visit many beaches, make some stops for a swim and learn about some details of this region. It is a perfect choice for those who have little time in Maragogi or for those who do not have a car and want to go on many trips along its coast. Visit Maragogi.