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.
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
Rede Andrade Porto Mar
Café bom, equivalente ao preço. Funcionários muito prestativos.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Tambaqui Praia Hotel
Muito bom
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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
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
Hotel Brisa Tower
Ipioca Beach Resort Maceió
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.
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 Ruth Cardoso Exposition and Cultural 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.
Baixo Sao Francisco Centro
You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Baixo Sao Francisco Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Sobral Beach or Museum of Sacred Art Pierre Chalita.
