Leisure Activities in Aracaju

All year round, leisure activities in Aracaju provide a wide range of options for every age group. Aracaju is loaded with lavish shopping areas, resorts, restaurants, and spas that ensure that your trip to Aracaju is hassle-free. From a convincing landscape and outdoor to some world-class stay options and facilities, Aracaju packs an incredible amount of diversity in the luxury activities it offers. So be it a family vacation, a friends reunion or a solo trip to feed your wanderlust, these activities in Aracaju are a must try for a leisurely vacation!

Let's explore our list of recreational & leisure places in Aracaju:

  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. Aracaju Aquarium

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    Aracaju Aquarium

    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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Parque Da Cidade

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    Parque Da Cidade

    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
  7. Palacio Museu Olimpio Campos

    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