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Alagoas is a state in the North East region of Brazil and is one of the smaller Brazilian states, located on the south Atlantic coast, centered on about 9 degrees south latitude. The name comes from a profusion of tidal lagoons dotting the coastline of the state. The state was originally a part of Pernambuco, but was separated from Pernambuco in 1817 as a reprisal against a revolutionary movement centered there. Interestingly enough, the eventual declaration of the Brazilian republic in 1889 was made by Deodoro da Fonseca, an Alagoan, who then became the first president of the new republic. The second president, Floriano Peixoto, was also from Alagoas. While nowadays Alagoas is a major producer of sugar and alcohol, it was originally almost entirely covered by the Atlantic Rain Forest. The remnants of this forest are where today can be found such rarities as the Seven-colored Tanager Tangara fastuosa, which is endemic to the state.

The nature preserve of Murici, located near the capital of Maceió, is one of the most important preservation projects in the country and is being sponsored by several important domestic and international conservation groups.

Below are some of its top attractions and websites to the reserves and many places to stay where birding is an option. We welcome a proper introduction to this page from someone who knows the area well.