Things to do in Aracaju
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Biological Reserve
For a concentrated look at the Tamar Project, a conservation and education project, go and visit its biological reserve, where you can see tanks of sea turtles and have a talk with the biologists. To get there, take a Pirambú-bound bus, which passes in front of the Mercado Municipal in the center.
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Parati
Aracaju’s best restaurant serves excellent seafood plates, with crab and shrimp dishes earning top billing. The idyllic outdoor tables overlook one of Aracaju’s prettiest beaches, about 10km down the coast from Atalaia.
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New Hakata
This popular Japanese restaurant draws crowds with fresh seafood dishes, all-you-can-eat sushi and live jazz nights (Wednesdays from 7pm, R$35 to R$40). It’s next to the Iate Clube (Yacht Club).
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Cariri
This Northeastern restaurant on the Passarela do Caranguejo features live forró in the traditional style of pé de serra (Luis Gonzaga’s signature ‘foothills’ forró ).
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Oceanário
The Tamar Project’s small, interesting Oceanário has tanks with sea turtles, rays and eels as well as examples of specific local freshwater environments and their species.
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Cumbuca
This contemporary per-kilo lunch spot serves tasty fish and vegetable dishes. In the morning, look for the takeaway coffee counter serving up strong espresso and sugar-dusted pastries.
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Nozes Tur
Offers a range of day tours, including catamaran departures to Foz do São Francisco (R$98 including lunch) and all-day trips to Xingó (R$110) along the Rio São Francisco.
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Mercado Municipal
The Mercado Municipal is one of the lively attractions in town, with a wide range of goods sold and bartered inside the two-story building.
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O Miguel
A top place in town for Northeastern food, specializing in carne de sol (tasty, salted meat) grilled and served with beans, rice and vegetables.
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Praça de Eventos
This hangarlike waterfront restaurant complex is surrounded by sidewalk stands selling snacks from crepes and sandwiches to tapioca sweets.
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Parque Dos Falcões
Exotic-bird enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the Parque dos Falcões, a reserve located 45km from Aracaju.
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Sergitur
Offers a similar assortment of day tours. It’s inside the Galeria Norcon Shopping Center.
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Recanto do Parque
A casual, open-air spot for a drink under the trees on the plaza.
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