Photogallery of Maceio, Brazil

The Brazilian city of Maceio is quite a calm and safe place that is why so many Brazilians choose it as their vacation destination. Tourists and people from the continent come here to enjoy trouble-free recreation at the ocean coast, lie on the beaches under coconut palm trees, and walk on picturesque waterfronts that offer heartwarming views of the ocean. Maceio itself is a large port, so it is not rare to see numerous colorfully painted boats of local fishermen. Just like other resorts, this city has its own peculiarity and attraction – naturally formed pools that appear at the coast during the low tide. The area of the Brazilian megalopolis was discovered by European naval explorers in 1609. Having stepped on this land, Europeans quickly noticed that this region is perfectly suitable for agriculture. The first settlement on the site of modern Maceio appeared soon after the discovery. Slowly, immigrants from different European countries started settling in Brazil. They were exploring wild areas, building new fazendas, and making plantations. Year after year, the settlement was developing and expanding. The population of Maceio was increasing as well. Cultivating sugarcane became very popular in the region, and so big sugarcane plantations appeared near Maceio. Fruit tree gardens were also popular. In 1815, on December 5, to be precise, Maceio officially became a town. Just twenty-four years after that event, Maceio became the capital of Alagoas State. Avenida … Read further