Before you go
Your trip to Passo de Camaragibe.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Passo de Camaragibe – AL Destination Costa dos Corais about 76 km from Maceió
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Maceió (MCZ) Rio Largo · 72 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Passo de Camaragibe is about 80 km from Maceió, on the AL-101 Norte. There is no regular bus line to the coast: a car or transfer is best. Nearest airport: Maceió.
How many days
One day, for Barra de Camaragibe, Praia do Marceneiro and the crossing to Praia dos Morros. It is the southern end of the Rota Ecológica.
When to go
From September to March, with more sun. Roughly from April to July it rains more. The Marceneiro pools depend on low tide. The festival of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, the patron saint, is in early December.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get there and to go from one beach to another. Praia dos Morros has no car access: you cross the river by canoe from Barra and walk about 15 minutes.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Passo de Camaragibe
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Morning
Praia do Marceneiro
At low tide, pools among the reefs.
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Afternoon
Barra de Camaragibe
A boat trip along the river to where it meets the sea.
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Late afternoon
Praia dos Morros
A five-minute canoe ride and a walk through the coconut grove. Come back before dark.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Praia dos Morros?
Cross the Rio Camaragibe (river) by canoe from Barra, in about five minutes, and walk about fifteen minutes through the coconut grove.
Is there a bus?
There is no regular line to the coast. Go by car or transfer from Maceió.
Is Praia dos Morros good for swimming?
It is a beach with waves, popular with surfers. For calm swimming, choose the Marceneiro pools at low tide.