Rio Novo Travel Guide
Maceió
Popular places to visit
Pajucara Beach
Take a boat to a natural shallow pool and cycle along the promenade in this busy beach area of bars and restaurants.
Ponta Verde Beach
Purchase seafood and cold beverages from the fashionable huts on this popular beach that offers a cool breeze and water sports options.
Ipioca Beach
Relax for a day enhancing your tan, swimming and dining on fresh seafood at this delightful sweep of fluffy white sand.
Jatiuca Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Jatiuca Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Jatiuca. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Maceio Metropolitan Cathedral
Gaze up at the impressive façade from the park and enter the church for its ecclesiastical gems and stained-glass windows.
Pajuçara Handicraft Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pajuçara Handicraft Market during your trip to Maceió. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
North Coast (Ipioca or Paripueira) (GTE tours)
Top hotels in Rio Novo
Tambaqui Praia Hotel
Fantástico!!! Muito feliz com a escolha do hotel. Recepção gentil e produtiva, pessoal super bem treinado e agradável. Ótimo café da manhã. Localização maravilhosa e vista linda.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
ibis budget Maceió Pajuçara
The property served the purpose for a single night stay before onward travel. The room was not very clean including the walls, the curtain, the basil being blocked. Otherwise okay.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024
Reymar Hotel Maceió
Reymar Express very good
Reviewed on 11 May 2025
Matsubara Acqua Park Hotel
Staff was friendly and polite, excellent customer service, great pool area and safe environment for children. Also breakfast was amazing!!!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2024
Hotel Brisa Suítes Pajuçara
Excelente localização, ponto alto a vista do café da manha!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel Ponta Verde Maceio
Quarto limpo e grande, staff atencioso e restaurante ótimo
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Novo
Tabuleiros dos Martins
While Tabuleiros dos Martins may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Maceio Municipal Park and Museu Theo Brandao.
Cidade Universitária
Travellers like the museums in Cidade Universitária, and Museu Theo Brandao is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Serraria
While there might not be top attractions in Serraria, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ponta Verde Beach and Pajucara Beach.
Feitosa
While Feitosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parque Shopping Center Maceio and Lagoa da Anta Beach.
Farol
While Farol may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Maceio Shopping Center and Maceio Lighthouse.
Jacintinho
Jacintinho might not have many top sights, but Maceio Shopping Center and Jatiuca Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
