Maragogi is a tiny coastal town located in northeastern Brazil – a region nicknamed ‘Caribe Brasileño’ or ‘Brazilian Caribbean’ because of its pristine beaches and emerald waters.
The beaches in Maragogi can be found on a long, narrow strip of land that’s framed by tropical rainforests on one end and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. The town is located on the Costa dos Corais (Coral Coast), which features 120 kilometres of environmentally protected beaches and mangroves. Its soft, white sands meet crystal-clear waters that offer plenty of opportunities to discover the rich marine biodiversity. The most popular beach here is the Praia de Maragogi, shaded by coconut palms and lined with cafes. You can also hop on a beach buggy to check out the nearby shores of Praia de Antunes and Praia da Barra Grande – named for the long sandbar that emerges and extends into the ocean during low tide.
The most fascinating attraction in Maragogi are the natural pools that are formed about six kilometres off the coast when the tide is out. The brilliant turquoise waters are home to coral reefs and colourful fishes you can get up close with. You’ll need to take a catamaran to get there, after which you can spend a while swimming and snorkelling in the warm waters. The pools of Galés are the best known, but you can also opt for Taocas or Barra Grande if you’re after a more secluded spot.
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | R$ 10 = £1.51 |
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| Average weekend price | £71 per night |
| Average weekday price | £68 per night |
| Typical stay | 3 nights |
Maragogi it’s a small and ugly town!
20 July 2023
Maragogi it’s a small and ugly town! The beaches are incredible and the natural pool is amazing! But the infrastructure, the town and houses are very poor. The surroundings are dirty! If you are going to Maragogi stay at a resort!
Maragogi seaside town is not that impressive, but the beach...
13 May 2023
Maragogi seaside town is not that impressive, but the beach around are very beautiful! Just try any exit-road of the AL-101 main road, which lead you to the seafront and get surprised by the view! Not your taste? Just try a few kilometres down the road again!
Maragogi is beautiful but the pictures you see online are...
27 April 2022
Maragogi is beautiful but the pictures you see online are probably from neighbour beaches such as Japaratinga. Do not miss Bitingui Praia Hotel for the day (70 reais that is debited from your consumption). The natural pools are AMAZING - do not miss them. The buggy tour is not worth it as it is mostly on main roads. The restaurants on the main street are not great, eat a bit more local and only go there for the drinks/music. Beautiful warm weather even in wet season (April), it did rain a few days but not all day.
Where to start.
27 December 2020
Where to start... This was our first time in Maragogi, we had only heard good things and when we got there, we realised the good things were all about the beaches, and natural pools, etc. The actual town is AWFULL! Its really horrible and pretty scary at night. It almost feels like a 'favela' if you start walking in any other street that is off the beach road. We booked a pousada (one of the most expensive ones of our trip in the Northeast of Brazil), only a few minutes walk from the centre and from the beach, thinking that that would be ok (like anywhere else we've been to). Being that it was expensive (and still one of the cheapest in the area), we thought Maragogi may be like a cute, expensive little town. We got there at night... Oh my God! I thought we had the wrong address (or the wrong town!), when we arrived to a place that looked crazy scary. I guess it is not the owners fault that the whole town is so ugly (and scary, especially at night!) all the ok places are located just in the main beach street, and everything else that is nice is actually OUTSIDE of Maragogi. Without a car, you wouldn't go out at night in that town! Its seemed to me that most people that was coming to Maragogi came in tours, and were staying at nice resorts outside of Maragogi, and so, didn't get to see the (ugly) reality of Maragogi. There are lot of other little towns near Maragogi with pretty centres (that feel safer) and pretty places to stay, with lovely shops and restaurants. I am never going to stay in Maragogi again. Also the main beach is not the best. Any of the beaches near by, are much better.
beautiful place!
5 July 2019
beautiful place! but what out on how to select your hotel/ hostel. the general hotels are horrible....review the comments and do not trust on hotel photos...go with options to move if necessary. do not pay in advance!
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