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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Cities of Northern Brazil No 5 - Maceió


The history of Maceió

All of the areas in Brazil are beautiful, even Maceió! 

The beginning of Maceió was an allotment of Diogo Soares.
The name Maceió means "that which covers the swamp."



 In 1673 the king of Portugal ordered to build a fort in the harbor of Jaraguá to prevent the illegal trade of Brazilian wood.

In December 16, 1839 the government installed itself in Maceió. Then Maceió developed its new administrative and political projects. The decision to create these projects helped in developing trade and industrialization in that area.

The main attractions are its beaches, highlighting the natural pool of Pajuçara the pond Mundaú, the lookouts and craft centers and the highlight of Pontal da Barra.

The anniversary of Maceió is from December 5-9. 










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