Murici is a municipality located in the west of the Brazilian state of Alagoas. Its population is 22,132 (2005) and its area is 424 km². According to the Veja magazine, despite receiving generous public transfers, the city still lags behind most municipalities in Brazil in human development. 30.6% of its inhabitants are illiterate and 65% rely on Federal funds to survive, which contribute for an HDI of just 0.58, slightly below Iraq's HDI of 0.59.

A place in Brazil, Murici is an interesting place to visit, given its unique culture, history and character. After your splendid visit to Murici, you can proceed to an important near-by city of Maceio. Maceio, is a worth visiting city owing to its prime attractions like Praia Do Gunga, Praia De Sao Miguel Dos Milagres, Praia De Ipioca. Also, to reach Murici, you'll have to take a flight to Maceio; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Popular vacation packages of Murici are of 1-2 days.