Day 54, Thurs. March 09, 2023 Maceio, Brazil 12-8:00
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Tour Description Maceio Highlights
See downtown, historic Jaragua, the beachfront and other districts as you tour Maceió by coach.
Pass landmarks like City Hall, the Academy of Letters and a church entirely covered in Portuguese tile.
Tour the main cathedral, a 19th-century stunner, and view the town from atop São Gonçalo lookout.
Spin along miles of palm-lined beachfront and wander a handicrafts market loaded with lacework.
Discover Maceió’s relaxed charms on a drive around Old Town and past gorgeous urban beaches, with visits to a historic cathedral and handicraft market. Made rich a century ago by sugarcane and blessed with some 13 miles of reef-protected beachfront, Maceió is a large but laid-back resort town beloved by Brazilians and only just becoming known by outsiders. You’ll get a sense of the city layout from São Gonçalo belvedere and take in the character of Jaragua, where the colonial mansions are pastel, and the 19th-century warehouses are now cafés, restaurants and museums. Admire the eclectic style of Bom Jesus dos Martirios, its façade clad in geometric blue-and-white Portuguese tiles, pass through leafy squares where the locals gather to relax, and be inspired on a tour of Maceió’s beautifully restored 1840 cathedral. Travel north from the city center to gaze on long stretches of beach at Ponta Verde and Pajuçara, the city’s most beautiful draw of all. Delve into the strong local handicrafts culture with some free time at Pavilhao do Artesanato market. The most sought-after merchandise here is rendas lacework that resembles fish netting and reflects the city’s deep maritime roots.
Maceio means spring, most springs flow to the sea and some get trapped to form lakes. There are numberous springs and lakes in this area. In the 19th century the city was an old sugar mill and plantation complex. Maceio grew from a village to become a port city about 200 years ago. In 2021, the population was estimated to be 1,354,973 inhabitants. There is a tropical climate with hot temperatures and high humidity. The average low in March is 71 and the average high is 89.
A laid-back resort town offers 21 km/13 miles of reef-protected beachfront lined with mangroves and palms. Tapioca is a pancake made of cassava flour with a variety of fillings ranging from ham and cheese to chocolate.
Cathedral Metropolitana de Macelo - is a 19th century architectural gem with an imposing white facade and iconic twin towers. Inside you will find stained-glass windows, frescoes of saints and a modern altar.
Maceio has a Statue of Liberty too, it is two meters tall.
One substantial local industry is based on chemical products from brine pumped from deep wells on the outskirts of Maceió. Another substantial industry is the production of ethanol and sugar from sugarcane grown in the region. In the last thirty years the tourist industry has transformed the coastal areas of the city into vibrant centers of entertainment for Brazilian and foreign tourists.
Random thoughts - Beside our ships were white powdery-looking hills that were salt. Maceio has a Statue of Liberty too, it is two meters tall. There are lots of fish in the lagoons. Eighty thousand people can be seated in the soccer stadium. Soccer/football is very popular and so is surfing. Many people share a house because the wages are low. Fohoe music is popular with many people. It sounds like accordion music. There is an original version and university fohoe. Black people built their own church because they could not worship with white people. There are 27 states in Brazil and 102 counties. Most people work from 8-12:00 and go home for lunch. They return to work at 2:00 and end the day at 6:00..
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