Aracaju is the notable town on the north-eastern coast

Aracaju is the notable town on the north-eastern coast


Aracaju is the capital of the smallest state in Brazil […]

Its coast does not have the same shades as the nearby waters, its coastline is hidden behind commercial establishments and the tourist attractions are not famous nationally.

But Aracaju is yes, one of those places that surprise.

There’s a sandbar that transforms into a beach on low tide days, sunsets in the mangrove forest, and even a museum with multimedia rooms that allow visitors to travel the state without leaving the capital of Sergipe.




With just over 600 thousand inhabitants and a coastline of about 35 km, the capital of the smallest Brazilian state is the small notable one in the Northeast, usually visited by tourists who already know the whole of the Northeast and want to complete the map of the cities in the region.

It is no surprise that Aracaju-Santa Maria International Airport recorded a 21.1% increase in the number of passenger arrivals and departures in September, compared to the same period last year.

WHAT TO DO INSIDE ARACAJU

ATALAIA SEASIDE

The city prides itself on its main tourist address, but it can be frustrating to see the sea hidden by a vast complex of commercial establishments.

Over six kilometers long, Atalaia is a seafront equipped with recreational areas such as fields, cycle paths, bars, restaurants and the first aquarium in the Northeast, managed by the Tamar Project.



Atalaia seafront

ORLA PÔSOL

On the banks of the Vaza Barris river, in Praia do Mosqueiro, this 600 meter long coastline is a strategic address to admire the sunset, on a wooden pier overlooking the mangroves.

The attraction is located 30 km from the center of Aracaju, in the far south of the city, and is the starting point for excursions to the freshwater beaches of Croa do Goré.

Located in a building with an imposing façade, in the center of the city, it functions as a sort of memorial to the north-east which pays homage to popular events and chapters in the history of Sergipe, in spectacular multimedia rooms where the visitor himself gives the tone to the tour.

Among the highlights are booths that allow visitors to take part in a scene and read chapters of texts; the virtual street vendor Josevende who communicates with the visitor/customer; and the “Our squares” room, where a wooden carousel, when activated, projects 360° images of different squares in Sergipe.



Museum of the Sergipe people

CROA DO GORÉ

Between straw umbrellas and Stand Up Paddle boards, this sandbank emerges and disappears, according to the tide of the calm waters of the Vaza Barris river.

The tour, which starts in Orla do Pôr do Sol, usually lasts five hours and also stops at Valentine’s Island, a temporary island, equipped with a floating bar and nautical activities.



Croa do Goré

SAN VALENTINO ISLAND

Legend has it that a couple sailed to this island, located between the Vaza Barris River and the Atlantic Ocean, to get away from the hustle and bustle of the capital Sergipe. But the lovers forgot to anchor their small boat, which was carried away by the rising tide, and were only saved, days later, by passing fishermen.

Without infrastructure, fortunately for those seeking tranquility, just a few minutes from Aracaju, the place is one of the stops for the catamarans that leave from Orla Pôr do Sol, whose beach services such as drinks and snacks and deckchairs are provided by the companies transport managers, also stopping in Croa do Goré.



Valentine's Island

*OR Travel by fare visited Sergipe with the support of the Sergipe Tourism Secretariat

Source: Terra

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