Best Things To Do in Aracaju, Brazil

Tourist Attractions in Aracaju

Here is the list of things to do in Aracaju and tourist attractions in city.

1. Orla De Atalaia And Praia Do Atalaia

   

   Bar, Art And Culture, Beach, Food And Drinks

   This massive sports and entertainment complex, on a six kilometres long beach, and nine kilometres from the city centre, is the pride of Aracaju. The sheer number of activities alone is impressive. There is a bar and restaurant section filled with international cuisine; an area devoted to regional food; a five kilometre long bike trail; the Crab Catwalk (Passarela do Caranguejo) eating area (lo...Read more

2. Museu Da Gente Sergipana

   4.8 (46 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Museum, Specialty Museum

   Though it’s called a museum, its permanent exhibit is not as important as its role as a cultural centre of the Sergipe people. The small but high-tech museum makes intensive use of multimedia exhibits to recreate the scenarios and experience of what its like to be Sergipena. It covers history, festival, language, culture, craft; and even recreates a scene out of a Sergipe trade market, wh...Read more

3. Aracaju Aquarium

   4.5 (38 Votes)
   

   Aquarium, Exhibition

   Opened in 2002, this is one of the most popular tourist attractions in town, and is visited by about 120,000 people annually. The oceanarium is the first one in Northeast Brazil; it is shaped like a giant turtle; and it’s surrounded by palm and eucalyptus trees. Inside, its 18 aquariums exhibit about 70 marine animals of various species, all of which are native to Sergipe, particularly th...Read more

4. Saco Beach

   

   Bar, Beach, Walking Area, Food And Drinks

   The blue green waters of the cove wash up at the shores of this 5 kilometre long, narrow, sandy beach. Graceful dunes run along its length, as do lines of coconut trees. The amenities of the beach are fantastic; kiosks sell drink and food; there are vacation homes and hotels nearby if you want to spend the night. The famous Nil Bar is famous for its crab dishes. Kayaking, fishing and stand-up p...Read more

5. Croa Do Gore

   

   Bar, Island, Restaurant, Entertainment

   Sometime, on some shores, you can walk over to an island when the tide is low; if the tide is high, you take a boat. This is not one of those places. The Croa do Gore is a small tidal island, a sandbar, in the middle of the Vaza-Barris River. It disappears at high tide and is reborn at low tide. A boat from the nearby village of Mosqueiro, from the Sunset Rim area, will take you to its floating...Read more

6. Aruana Beach

   

   Bar, Beach, Food And Drinks, Restaurant

   A good getaway for those seeking some tranquillity, the beach has warm waters. It’s a little more than a mile south of Orla de Atalaia. The sand is golden and levels over the beach’s wide area. The water is a little choppy, but shallow enough for kids to safely bathe. Further out, you may see some people windsurfing. Along the beach’s edges are kiosks, bars and restaurants; th...Read more

7. New Atalaia Beach

   

   Beach, Entertainment, Picnic Spot

   This can’t really count as a single beach, as it is 30 kilometres long. While Aracaju is south bank of the Rio Sergipe River, this beach is on the north, and it stretches north from the Atalia Nova township. The beach is most popular during the tourist season, though it has not been developed for tourists. Its large area means that no matter how many people descend onto it, everyone gets ...Read more

8. Santo Antonio Church And Hill

   4.6 (23 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site, Hill

   On top of the charming San Antonio hill sits the charming neo-Gothic San Antonio church. While the building itself is moderately pretty, what people really come up for over here is the panoramic view. You can see the whole city, the length of the Rio Sergipe River, and where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean. Take photographs and then turn to the building. The church itself is tied to the foun...Read more

9. 13th July Promenade And Viewpoint

   4.2 (18 Votes)
   

   Bar, Beach, View Point, Food And Drinks

   In Aracaju, 13th July is more than a date – it’s a neighbourhood, and an upscale one at that. It’s named after the day of 07.13.1924, when Augusto Maynard Gomes besieged the city from the beach. The district’s main attraction is the attractive boulevard, or promenade that runs along the beach. In addition to bike paths, tennis courts, bars, restaurants and a large mangro...Read more

10. Centro Historico Aracaju

    

    Bar, Art Gallery, Church, Walking Area

    A collection of grand old mansions, elegant churches, lively markets, and charming old squares and plazas make up Aracaju’s historic commercial centre. It’s a great place to stroll around; and the best way to get to know the city. It’s not too big, so if you start intelligently, you can easily cover all the main sights in a single walk. Say you started at the 1860Ponte do Impe...Read more

11. Parque Da Cidade

    4.1 (10 Votes)
    

    Zoo, Entertainment, Cable Car

    Not many people know that Aracaju has its own scenic cable car lift. Its location in the northern area of the city, away from conventional tourist stomping grounds, means it often gets overlooked. The cable car will take you to the top of Urubu Hill, a 630-metre ride, and from there you can follow the hill trail to the launch ramp, from where hang-gliders take to the sky. Take your pictures of ...Read more

12. Mosqueiro Beach

    4.6 (20 Votes)
    

    Beach

    About 20 kilometres south of Atalaia, Mosqueiro Beach is thought to be one of the best beaches in the area. The sand is fine and white; the water is blue and warm; the air is balmy and tranquil. This is where the catamaran rides launch from, on their way to Croa Gore, the tidal sandbar island, or Sao Cristovao island, the first capital of Sergipe. Out in the water, you’ll often spot jet s...Read more

13. Catedral Metropolitana De Aracaju

    4.4 (21 Votes)
    

    Religious Site, Cathedral

    Combining neo-classical and neo-Gothic elements, the church is beautiful building. It was built in 1862, then known as the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição; in 1910, it was made a cathedral. It is the most important Catholic building in the region. Its most talked about feature is the cathedral dome, which, while not that striking from the outside, is beautifully decorated wit...Read more

14. Palacio Museu Olimpio Campos

    4.6 (12 Votes)
    

    Museum, Exhibition

    Built in 1863, this beautiful neo-classical building was the seat of Sergipe state’s government till 1995. Early in the 20th century, some serious redecoration introduced contemporary European influences in its look. Though it was made into a museum of sorts in 2010, and opened to the public, it can still only be visited via guided tour. The guides will take you through rooms filled with ...Read more

15. Museu Do Homem Sergipano

    4.3 (13 Votes)
    

    Museum

    This ethnic, cultural and archaeological museum is thought of as a record of Sergipe’s heart. It has objects and artefacts from all segments and times of Sergipe society. The comprehensive collection has been put together mainly by the efforts of research teams led by teachers and their students. The exhibition is presented in way to show the evolution and development of humans in Sergipe...Read more

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