Aracaju

Aracaju is a port city on the Atlantic coast of Sergipe in Brazil, sitting along the Continguiba River near its mouth. Straight streets lead from the center to beaches and commercial areas, while palm trees line the waterfront avenues.

The city became the capital of Sergipe in 1855 when the government moved here from São Cristóvão. The change happened because of better port access to the Atlantic and a more suitable location for trade.

The name combines indigenous words for macaw and cashew, recalling the birds and trees once common in this area. Local dishes use seafood, coconut and tapioca, ingredients that shape daily life along this part of the coast.

Santa Maria Airport connects the city with Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and other destinations, while highway BR-101 runs north and south along the coast. Buses operate regularly to neighboring towns and the main beach areas lie along Orla, the coastal road.

The Mercado Central displays craft from Sergipe, including woven baskets made from buriti palm fiber and handmade lace. These stalls gather products from rural communities that pass down techniques through generations.

Location: Sergipe

Inception: March 17, 1855

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Shares border with: São Cristóvão, Santo Amaro das Brotas, Barra dos Coqueiros, Nossa Senhora do Socorro, Itaporanga d'Ajuda

Website: http://aracaju.se.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -10.91670,-37.05000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 22:04