People who are planning to visit Maceió should also learn about the various transports in the city. Here are some of them:

Airport

Maceió has one international airport, the Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport which is located 14 miles north of the city’s downtown area. It caters to travelers from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Milan, Italy. It also serves those traveling from Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, and other major cities in Brazil. Upon arrival, tourists can get a taxi going down to the central part of the city without any difficulty.

Bus

The bus is considered to be the most convenient way to reach and get around Maceió. The city has a number of bus lines which go in and out of it. If you are planning to visit other cities near Maceió, the bus would be your best option. For instance, the cities of Recife and Salvador can be reached via bus for 4 and 10 hours, respectively. If you are not sure which bus station to go to, you can simply check out Brazil’s National Transportation Agency which contains all of the country’s offered bus services.

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While the bus is the main transportation means in the city, there are also taxi services that can take tourists around Maceió. There are car rental companies, too for those who opt for convenience.