Rio Novo Travel Guide
Maceió
Popular places to visit
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.
Pajucara Beach
Take a boat to a natural shallow pool and cycle along the promenade in this busy beach area of bars and restaurants.
Ipioca Beach
Relax for a day enhancing your tan, swimming and dining on fresh seafood at this delightful sweep of fluffy white sand.
Maceio Metropolitan Cathedral
Gaze up at the impressive façade from the park and enter the church for its ecclesiastical gems and stained-glass windows.
Parque Shopping Center Maceio
You can do some window-shopping at Parque Shopping Center Maceio during your visit to Maceió. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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
Hotel Ponta Verde Maceio
Hotel Água de Coco
Good hotel in front to the ocean
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025
Saint Patrick Grand Hotel
Ran out kind of hotel Nice on the outside Towels are worn out and rooms are very basic Not even toiletries
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025
ibis budget Maceió Pajuçara
Very small rooms but ok since it was very close to he beach. At beginning I had a shock with the size of the room after I adjust.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel Brisa Suítes Pajuçara
Small place for the breakfast.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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
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.
Antares
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Antares and surrounding area, you can visit Parque Shopping Center Maceio and Lagoa da Anta Beach.
Serraria
While there might not be top attractions in Serraria, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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.
Trapiche da Barra
Travellers like the beaches in Trapiche da Barra, and Rei Pele Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
