Travel
Praia do Patacho is located in the state of Alagoas on the Northeast coast of Brazil.
iN THE air
The nearest international airport is Maceió's Zumbi Dos Palmares Airport (MCZ) or Recife’s Guararapes International Airport (REC).
For those coming from the USA there are direct flights to Recife via Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), and Orlando (MCO). You can also fly directly to Sao Paulo (GRU) from any major city in the US and catch a connecting flight to Maceió (MCZ) or Recife (REC).
For those coming from Europe there are daily flights from Lisbon (LIS) to Recife (REC) on TAP and Azul.
To book your air travel please contact:
Carla Fialho at carla@alvatour.com
or
Ellen Jensen at E.Jensen@costamar.com
American citizens need Visas when traveling to Brazil.
See Visa requirements.
ON THE ROAD
Praia do Patacho is a 3 hour drive from Recife and a 2 hour drive from Maceió.
We will provide transfers from Recife's Airpot to Praia do Patacho on November 8th. To book your shuttle service please fill out the RSVP form with your flight and hotel information.
Arrivals after 6pm on November 8th or on November 9th, and to Maceio Airport will have to make their own transfer arrangements. Here are a few contacts that provide transfers:
Pontual Turismo - +55-81-3339-5563 & +55-81-3339-6759; Email: eventos1@pontualturismo.com.br & rafael@pontualturismo.com.br
Aprigio Private Driver - +55-81-99174-9113 & +55-81-99972-9113
Ricardo - +55-82-99113-1868
For those who prefer to rent a car, book with Localiza for a 55% discount. Get discount code here. Make sure to Get Directions before you hit the road.
We will provide transportation to and from all wedding events.
See Events for more details.
BETWEEN THE SHEETS
Below is a list of the hotels and rentals we recommend in the area. When making your reservation reference “Malu & Sasha Wedding” and make sure to include the dates of your stay and the number of guests in your party.
We'll update this list with more options as hotels become fully booked.
POUSADA RESERVA DO PATACHO
This is the Wedding Reception location. It is fully booked, but has a helipad on site if you want to travel to and from Recife or Maceió via helicopter.
For more information check out their website.
PEDRAS DO PATACHO
Pedras do Patacho is a brand new pousada with 7 beach-front bungalows. Each bungalow has a private pool and accommodates 2 people. There is drink and food service on the beach. Breakfast is included in the daily rate. It is walking distance from Reserva do Patacho.
For more information and photos visit: pedrasdopatacho.com.br/
To make a reservation contact: Rodrigo Picorelli via What'sApp, +55-81-8242-2899
ALDEIA BEIJUPIRÁ
This is where the Forro at Sunset event will be held on Nov 9th.
Aldeia Beijupirá was built to integrate harmoniously with nature amidst a sea front garden of 50mil m² and 110 meters.
The bungalows called "Malocas" are whitewashed with doors and windows painted delicately of calm blue lavender. In addition to the lush green garden there are two swimming pools, a gym, and the famous “Beijupira” restaurant and bar.
It’s located 4 km from Reserva do Patacho, the location for the wedding reception.
For more information check out their website.
Contact: Talita or Alexis at reservaaldeiabeijupira@gmail.com
VILLA NANDIE
A beautiful, large beach-front property located near Reserva do Patacho. It has 10 suites and 2 bedrooms with a shared bath.
For more information check out their website.
Contact: contato@villanandie.com.br, Owner: Ricardo Semler
Tel: +55-12-9-9600-9040
CASA DO PATACHO & CASA OLIVIA
Two beautiful beachfront properties with rustic-contemporary charm owned and operated by a Brit living in Rio.
A contemporary take on traditional Brazilian architecture Casa Patacho offers stylish accomodations on one of Brazil's most amazing beaches. All three bedrooms have air conditioning with kingsize beds.
With innovative architecture and rustic detailing, Casa Olivia has three spacious en-suite bedrooms with incredible views of the sea.
For more information check out their website.
Contact: info@praiadopatacho.com
Tel: +55-21-99427-7997
CASOTAS DA LAJE
Located near Aldeia Beijupirá. For more information check out booking.com.
VILA DO SOSSEGO
House with 2 suites, 2 bedrooms. Housekeeping and cooking services available. They also offer a Nanny for young children at an additional cost.
Contact: Tatiana Peixoto on WhatsApp +55-81-99164-0698
POUSADA VILLAGES
This hotel is next to the Aldeia Beijupirá. It is the only hotel not directly on the beach, but has beach access (2 min walk), and food and drink beach service. The owners, Didier and his wife, are a charming Swiss couple. No children under 16 years of age.
For more information check out their website
For reservations, Tel: +55-82-3298-6580 / +55-82-9801-4400
POUSADA DA AMENDOEIRA
This hotel is a 20 minute drive from Reserva do Patacho, where the wedding reception will take place. Located on a very calm stretch of beach, Pousada Da Amendoeira has 9 beach view bungalows surrounded by coconut trees, a massage nook by the sea, shaded hammocks in the garden, and a wonderful seafood restaurant.
For more information check out their website
For more options check out Airbnb.com and Booking.com
FRIENDS-MOON IN FERNANDO DE NORONHA
Fernando de Noronha is just an hour plane ride from Recife.
Azul and GOL airlines have daily flights from Recife (REC) to Fernando de Noronha (FEN). You can book your air travel with Carla Fialho at carla@alvatour.com or Ellen Jensen at E.Jensen@costamar.com. You can also search flights on Kayak.com
We will be staying at Pousada Solar de Loronha from Nov 13-17. Our hotel is located in the Floresta Velha area (see a map of the island). There's a wide range of hotel options, from luxury to simple bed and breakfasts. Explore hotel options. The island is relatively small, and easy to navigate by taxi or buggy rentals.
Visitors to the island are charged a daily tax for the duration of their stay. This money goes to preserving the island's ecosystem. You can pay this tax upon your arrival.
Some of you will be traveling very far to be with us on this special day, so we've provided information on the region so you can make the most of your trip. Check out our Destination page for more.