Maceió is the capital of the state of Alagoas in Brazil. Situated between the Mundaú Lake and the Atlantic Ocean. 786 288 inhabitants (1998). Tropical climate with average temperature of 25°C. Several urban beaches, for instance Pajuçara, Ponta Verde, Jatiúca and Cruz das Almas.

Maceió served as the American Capital of Culture in the year 2002.