Barra de São Miguel, Coastal municipality in Alagoas, Brazil
Barra de São Miguel is a coastal municipality on Brazil's northeastern shore covering about 77 square kilometers. The area features natural saltwater pools created by coral barriers that become visible at low tide.
The municipality was established in 1963, growing from a small fishing settlement into a developed community. Its development over the decades shaped it into the established place it is today.
The community celebrates June festivals with traditional regional music and dancing that draw people together. Local food and customs remain part of how residents mark the year and gather in public spaces.
The municipality can be reached via BR-101 and AL-220 roads, with regular bus services from downtown Maceió. Visit during low tide to see the natural pools at their best.
The coral reef barrier creates one of Brazil's largest natural swimming pools when the tide goes out. Visitors can wade through shallow waters where fish and other marine creatures live.
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