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A boat at the natural pools off Pajuçara beach

Private half-day tourMaceió Private City Tour: Pajuçara, Jaraguá and Pontal da Barra

4h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Maceió (Pajuçara, Ponta Verde, Jatiúca or the centre)
Free cancellation, 24h

Maceió between the sea and the lagoon: the reef pools off Pajuçara, the seafront at Ponta Verde, the old port quarter of Jaraguá, and the lace-makers' streets of Pontal da Barra.

The day

Maceió is a narrow city between the Atlantic and the Mundaú lagoon. Four hours covers both sides.

Start

Your hotel

Collected at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked.

+15m

Pajuçara and the reef pools

At low tide, jangadas sail from Pajuçara beach to the natural pools on the reef.
Jangada not included

+1h

Ponta Verde and Jatiúca

The seafront promenade past the city's main beaches, with a stop on the point at Ponta Verde.

+1h 45m

Jaraguá

The old port quarter, with the Associação Comercial building and restored warehouses.

+2h 30m

Pontal da Barra

A neighbourhood on the Mundaú lagoon, known for its filé lace and its views over the water.

+4h

Back to your hotel

Or to a restaurant by the beach.

A boat at the natural pools off Pajuçara beach
A boat at the natural pools off Pajuçara beach
The seafront at Ponta Verde, Maceió
The seafront at Ponta Verde, Maceió
The Associação Comercial building in Maceió
The Associação Comercial building in Maceió

Photos by William Freitas, Alexandre Novelletto, André Magalhães on Unsplash

In the price

  • Private vehicle and driver for four hours
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

The jangada to the reef pools, food and drinks are not included.

Before you book

Tides
The Pajuçara pools need low tide. We set the order of the visit around the tide table, so Pajuçara may come last.
Lace
Filé lace is sold in the shops of Pontal da Barra. Bring some cash for small purchases.
Start time
Starts at 07:00 or 13:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language
Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel. Send us your date and group size and we reply with the price.

Yes, at low tide, from a jangada. Your driver points you to the boats and waits.

Our day trips go north to Paripueira, Milagres and Maragogi, and south to Francês and Gunga.

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.

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Price On request Up to 16 people, 4h
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