Study Portuguese in Maceio!

Maceió, the capital of the state of Alagoas in the northeast of Brazil, is a safe, relaxed and modern city with the most beautiful beaches in South America. Besides Praia da Pajuçara, its main attraction, with jangadas (small sailboats) that take visitors to the "piscinas naturais" (natural swimming pools) formed by the coral reefs and sandbanks which emerge at low tide, Maceió's ocean and lagoons dominate the landscape, welcoming tourists from all over the world.

The climate is a typical tropical climate with an average temperature of 25° Celsius and 2 seasons: summer and rainy summer. Despite its condition as a beach city, Maceió also has a wide range of cultural and environmental places of interest to visit. Culturally speaking, places like Penedo and Marechal Deodoro (historic colonial cities), with their unique architecture and museums, are the favorite destinations.

For outdoor fun, Pontal do Peba (shrimp fishing area), Murici (Atlantic forest) and Barra de S. Antonio (Sea Cow reserve) are the favorites. Maceió also offers a wide range of annual events. The most famous are the street parties such as Maceió Fest (an out-of-season carnival in November) and, of course, the traditional Carnival in February.

Location: The school is located in the Ponta Verde district, a modern residential area, just 4 blocks away from the beach, close to restaurants, gyms, etc.

Facilities: Our School resides in two adjoining buildings with a house-like structure- the quaint environment enhancing the intimate atmosphere we want to provide our students. There are 10 classrooms, 2 equipped with computer, TV, VCR, and audio. We also have a fully equipped kitchen for Brazilian cooking classes.

The classrooms are intermingled with staff offices to facilitate the personal and friendly assistance we uphold. The two buildings are separated by a lush garden where students and members of the School relax and enjoy Maceio's tropical climate. Students, professors, and administrators also get together on the weekends to take advantage of the grill on the grounds: a favorite Brazilian pastime!

Travel distances (by foot) from the school in Maceio:

• Bus stop: 1 min.
• Beach: 3 min.
• Restaurants, hotels, gym, banks, travel agencies: 5 min.
• Shopping center, cinema, other fitness centers: 5 min by bus.
• Universities, tennis courts, theatre, city center: 15 min by bus.
• Airport, beaches outside of city: 25 min by car.

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We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Portuguese Language School in Maceio, Brazil!