Maragogi is located on the Coral Coast – Costa dos Corais – 130 kilometers of continuous living tropical reefs on the coast of Northeast Brazil. Its major attraction is the "Galés", a group of extraordinary tropical pools formed at low tide about 6 kilometers from the city’s beach. They are served by 15 large registered catamarans leaving from various points in the municipal area. Individual tours are also available. Here tourists are able to appreciate different marine species and swim surrounded by colorful fish. Moreover, along the 22 kilometers of pristine beaches bordering Maragogi’s wide, transparent tropical lagoon, there are many other natural wonders and scenes of great beauty to discover. There is something for everyone and every pocketbook. As a tourist destination, Maragogi is worth much more than a day trip to the “Galés”. Today, it is tourism that provides the most important economic impact in the region. Even so, the busy waterfront in the City of Maragogi has a variety of restaurants, stores and stalls selling local arts and crafts. Although the area's resorts specialize in a more active nightlife, many of the smaller pousadas strive to meet the personal needs of their guests with exceptional service. The Coral Coast's beaches are an invitation to relax and luxuriate in the warm transparent calm waters of the beaches or walk for miles on its dazzling, hard packed sand lined by tall coconut trees. Up on the reef, at low tide, pools are formed where an aquarium of colorful fish can be viewed. Many of the beaches are virtually deserted and a treat for those that enjoy shelling. These same beaches and other rural attractions can be accessed by renting beach buggies readily available at the hotels and pousadas