We will not forget the charm of the fishing village, the history of the Garcia D’ávila Castle, the most imposing in the Americas. We travel with the whales and the turtles from the Tamar Project. The Praia do Forte provides comfortable lodgings, high-class food and lots of distractions. We embark in Jeeps in the morning (not included) to the ruins of the Garcia D’ávila Castle (XVI Century), considered to be the first large Portuguese construction in Brazil. We take a walk in the Sapiranga Ecological Park, where we can observe the transition between the salt marshes and the Atlantic Forest. We can appreciate the rapids of the Rio Pojuca, where in the midst of the beautiful scenery the “jiquis”, types of indigenous nets are used to fish mullet and “robalos”, suspended from types of wooden bridges across the river.
Day 2. (Mon) - Praia
do Forte / São Cristóvão /
Xingó
In Sergipe, 23km from the capital, you will find the fourth oldest city in Brazil: SÃO CRISTOVÃO, the first capital of Sergipe, a position which was lost when the then provincial president, Inácio Joaquim Barbosa, moved the capital to Aracaju. Registered as a National Heritage since 1939, São Cristóvão has developed according to the Portuguese urban model. The façades of the houses segregate the social divisions of colonial Brazil.
Day 3. (Tue) - Xingo / São Francisco Canyons
Morning visit to the Chesf viewpoint (Hydroelectric Power Station) the second biggest of Brazil and sixth of the world between Alagoas and Sergipe. Then by catamaran to the Canyons of São Francisco, passing rock formations (Pedra do Japonês [The Japanese Stone], da Gaviota [the Seagull Stone]), Morro do Macaco (Monkey Peak), and Paraíso do Talhado (Carved Paradise), enjoying the sparkling scenery of the entire canyon which borders Velho Chico. At Talhado tourists can swim in the green clean water of the river. Evenight meal at the hotel with folk dances.
After breakfast, we take a trip by catamaran, passing Piranhas (Alagoas) and Angicos (Sergipe), stopping at the Restaurant Angicos for a swim in the river, where we can enjoy a seafood, free-range chicken and the famous Friar’s dessert. At the same time, we can take a walk through where Lampião and his band died (optional). We will visit the Historic Centre in Piranhas and visit the Cangaço Museum.
Day 5. (Thurs) - Penedo / Historic Tour + São Francisco Estuary / Maceió.
After breakfast walking visit of Penedo. It was created by Duarte Coelho in 1560 and is located alongside San Francisco River. Penedo is a historic fort where architecture, landscapes and culture are all well preserved, a reference from brazilian colonial time. Most part of the historical center is from the XVII century, tumbled by National Patrimony Heritage. When walking along the streets you travel back in time, the Empire old times. Penedo used to be a place where members of Portuguese society as well as Holland people and sailors stayed during their expeditions. Catamaran trip to the paradise of St. Francisco River estuary, with its deep, green waters. Anchored in the estuary, we can walk along the dunes covered beaches and bathe in the waters.
Day 6. (Fri) - Maceió / Marechal Deodoro / French Beach
Morning visit to the historical city of Marechal Deodoro with its important architectural, artistic and religious heritage from colonial Brazil. The city was founded in 1522 and is located between the ocean and the Manguaba Lagoon. Marechal Deodoro is the birth place of the first president of Brazil, Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, who proclaimed the Republic. Their baroque and colonial styles have been carefully preserved on its buildings, churches, houses and at the town hall. The principal attractions are the Convent of St. Francisco (1684), the original church of Our Lady of Conception (1755) and the Museum of Sacred Art, sited in a XVIII Century Franciscan convent. We go on to the French Beach with its warm and crystal waters.
Day 7. (Sat) - Maceió / Maragogi / Recife
The north Alagoan Littoral, where reefs, extensive coconut groves and primitive beaches, is the last stop of the north coast, special for diving lovers. Maragogi is located at 136km from the capital Maceió. Tourists should take a catamaran tour to the-called galés, which are the reefs of rich flora and fauna. As the boat docks, tourists can already perceive the dimension of Maragogi’s beauty. The guides say that Maragogi has America’s largest continuous coral bank. There are several corals with different tonalities giving a special coloring to the water. During low tide, it does not get deeper than a meter and a half. Arriving at the pools its seems a giant aquarium. For those who like to dive, the guides usually rent snorkels and goggles.
Day 8. (Sun) - Recife / Historic Tour / Olinda.
Visit to the city, including the beach, Boa Viagem church, the Capibaribe and Beberibe Rivers and the Capela Dourada (Golden Chapel). Trip to the Forte das Cinco Pontas (the Five Points Fort), Ruas (streets) do Sol and da Aurora (Old Recife), Forte do Brum (Brum Fort), Pátio de St. Pedro, Campo das Princesas, the Maurício de Nassau Bridge (the oldest in Brazil). Visit to the city of Olinda - Historic and artistic monument (said title awarded by UNESCO), the Heights and church da Sé (1537), the old slave market, the steep streets and convent of St. Francisco (1585).
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