Duas Barras Beach and Marape Dunes Tour from Maceió
A full day on white sand, river water and dunes sculpted by wind
A full-day tour from Maceió to Duas Barras beach and Marape dunes on the southern Alagoas coast, reached by a short boat crossing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a guide who speaks Spanish and Portuguese. The river Jequiá offers calm swimming, and the dunes and rocky cliffs frame a long beach walk. Monkeys and other regional wildlife inhabit the native vegetation nearby. A mandatory boat crossing and lunch fee of approximately BRL 60 is paid locally on the day.
8h
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Duas Barras Beach and Marape Dunes
- Boat crossing to Duas Barras Beach
- Swim in River Jequiá waters
- Stroll along beach and dunes
- Observe local wildlife and vegetation
- Optional bar and restaurant visit
The Experience
If you've just landed in Maceió or have a free afternoon, this tour fills a full day without requiring a rental car or separate transport arrangements. The boat crossing is short (just enough to reach an offshore reef that shelters Duas Barras), and once you step onto the white sand, the beach stretches in both directions. The river Jequiá runs calm and clear nearby, a separate swimming spot from the open ocean, so you can choose between the two depending on the conditions and what appeals to you.
The Marape dunes complex sits behind the beach, and the walk through it takes you past lush native vegetation where monkeys live alongside other regional wildlife. The dunes and cliffs rise above the sand, shaped by wind and time, and they're the reason the beach itself feels set apart from the rest of the coast. A bar and restaurant operate at Marape if you want to eat there. Lunch is not included in the tour price, and any food or drink you order costs extra. The guide speaks Spanish or Portuguese only, so confirm the language when you reconfirm your departure time.
Hotel pickup and drop-off cover most hotels in Maceió, and the tour runs eight hours total. The boat crossing and lunch fee, approximately BRL 60, is mandatory and paid directly on the day, not in advance. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a swim suit, sandals and a towel. Hiking boots or tennis shoes help on the dunes if you plan to walk the full length.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from most hotels in Maceió.
- professional guide in Spanish or Portuguese.
- access to Duas Barras beach and Marape dunes.
Operated by Gray Line Brazil
Is this one for you?Eight hours is a full day commitment, so this tour works best if you're free from morning through late afternoon and don't have other plans scheduled. The timing leaves no room for a separate city tour or a second destination the same day, but it gives you unhurried time on the beach and dunes without feeling rushed.
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Top questions
How do I get to Duas Barras beach from Maceió?
A short boat crossing takes you from the mainland to Duas Barras, which sits on the southern Alagoas coast in the municipality of Jequiá da Praia. The crossing is brief enough that it's part of the morning routine, not a separate journey.
Can I swim in the river as well as the ocean on this tour?
The river Jequiá runs near Duas Barras and offers calm, inviting water separate from the open beach. You can choose to swim in either the river or the ocean depending on conditions and your preference.
What wildlife might I see at Marape dunes?
Monkeys and other regional wildlife live in the native vegetation around the Marape dunes complex. The lush growth and the dunes themselves are shaped by wind and elements, creating a landscape that changes as you walk.
Is lunch included in the tour price?
Lunch is not included. A bar and restaurant operate at Marape where you can order food and drinks at your own expense. The mandatory boat crossing and lunch fee of approximately BRL 60 is paid locally on the day of the tour.
What language does the guide speak?
The guide speaks Spanish or Portuguese only. Confirm which language you need when you reconfirm your departure time before the tour.
Duas Barras Beach and Marape Dunes Tour from Maceió
8h · PT · ES · at your hotel
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