Ler em português: Praia de Tatuamunha: guia para quem investe de fora
Leer en español: Playa de Tatuamunha: guía para comprar un departamento en Brasil
Tatuamunha Beach is in Porto de Pedras, on the north coast of Alagoas, in northeastern Brazil. It sits on the Rota Ecológica dos Milagres, a stretch of coast known for coconut groves, rivers and small fishing towns. From Maceió airport it is about 120 km along the AL-101 Norte highway, roughly a two-hour drive. The beach lies next to the Tatuamunha River, where Brazil’s environmental agency rehabilitates West Indian manatees.
This guide is for people living outside Brazil who are thinking about buying a beach apartment here. It covers how to get there, why visitors come, what it costs to buy in and what paperwork a foreign buyer needs. At the end we look at how the Reserva Surya, a new beachfront development by the builder Citecon, fits those answers.
| Location | Sítio Bonfim, s/n, Tatuamunha Beach, Porto de Pedras, Alagoas, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Developer | Citecon |
| Beachfront | 120 meters |
| Units | One bedroom, two suites and three suites, on the ground floor or upper floor |
| Indoor area | 40 m² to 115 m² (ground-floor units add a private garden of 14 m² to 40 m²) |
| Starting price | From R$ 418,236, in Brazilian reais (September 2026 price list) |
| Construction | Scheduled to start in December 2026; delivery scheduled for May 2030 |
Where Tatuamunha is and how to get there
Many people search for “São Miguel dos Milagres” and end up finding Tatuamunha. Both are on the same coastal route, but in different towns. Tatuamunha belongs to Porto de Pedras, along with Patacho and Laje beaches, according to the Alagoas State Tourism Department. When you compare listings, check the town. It changes the property registry, the municipal property tax (IPTU) and the real distance to services.
Most visitors fly into Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport in Maceió and drive north on the AL-101. Some prefer to fly into Recife and drive south along the Pernambuco coast, so compare flights and schedules. Use the Reserva Surya map location to plan the route from wherever you land.
Why visitors come
On the Tatuamunha River there is a base run by ICMBio, Brazil’s federal conservation agency. Rehabilitated manatees adapt there before they return to the sea. Local residents take part through the Associação Peixe-Boi, according to ICMBio’s aquatic mammal center.
Boat trips up the river to see the manatees are run by people from the community. Brazil’s official tourism board promotes the trip on its site for international travelers and recommends booking ahead. For a buyer, that means the area has its own reason to visit, beyond the beach itself.
What it costs to buy into Reserva Surya
According to the September 2026 price list, Reserva Surya has three price bands: one-bedroom, two-suite and three-suite units. The three-suite units sit at the front of the complex, facing the sea. Prices are in reais and are updated with each new list: ask for the current list and confirm availability before converting to your currency.
| Unit | Size | From |
|---|---|---|
| One bedroom, upper floor | 40 m² | R$ 418,236 |
| One bedroom, ground floor with private pool | 40 m² + 14 m² garden | R$ 499,699 |
| Two suites, upper floor | 75 m² | R$ 712,039 |
| Two suites, ground floor | 75 m² + 15 m² garden | R$ 768,550 |
| Three suites, upper floor, sea front | 115 m² | R$ 2,110,500 |
| Three suites, ground floor, sea front | 105 m² + 40 m² garden | R$ 2,184,000 |
Residency in Brazil. Normative Resolution 36/2018 of Brazil’s National Immigration Council lets foreigners apply for residency when they invest in urban property with money brought in from abroad. The general minimum is R$ 1 million. In the North and Northeast, where Tatuamunha is, it drops to R$ 700,000. On the September list, every two-suite and three-suite unit at Surya is above that amount. The details are in our CPF guide for foreigners.
Delivery is scheduled for May 2030, so this is an off-plan purchase, made before construction starts. In Brazil, payments on new developments are usually spread over the construction period. The payment plan depends on the unit: ask for it in writing, including the index used to adjust the installments.
Which unit makes sense if you’ll use it a few weeks a year and rent it out
It depends on how many weeks you plan to spend there and how many people travel with you.
One bedroom (40 m² indoors)
The lowest entry price and the easiest unit to maintain. It suits a couple. On the ground floor, the garden with a private pool stands out in rental listing photos. The upper-floor version has a balcony but no private pool. The bathroom opens onto the hallway rather than the bedroom.
Two suites (75 m² indoors)
Sleeps two couples or a small family, each bedroom with its own bathroom. Both versions have a private pool with hydromassage jets; the ground floor adds a 15 m² garden.
Three suites (105 m² to 115 m² indoors)
For long stays with the whole family. This is the only layout at the front of the complex, with sea views. The ground floor has 105 m² indoors plus a 40 m² garden; the upper floor has 115 m² indoors and a balcony. On the September 2026 price list, the upper floor starts at R$ 2,110,500 and the ground floor at R$ 2,184,000.
Every unit comes with one parking space. Upper-floor units have a balcony; on the ground floor, the outdoor kitchen is part of the garden.
Buying property in Brazil as a foreigner: the basics
A foreigner can buy urban property in Brazil without living in the country. The first step is a CPF, the Brazilian taxpayer number.
- CPF. You need it to sign any purchase. If you live abroad, you apply in person at a Brazilian consulate, free of charge. We walk through it in our guide CPF for foreigners: how to get one and buy property in Brazil.
- Money transfer. Funds from abroad must come in through an authorized bank, with a documented foreign exchange contract. Keep every receipt: you will need them when you sell and want to send the money back.
- Property records. The “matrícula” is the property’s record at the registry office (cartório). Ask for it before signing.
- Project registration. Ask for the development’s registration number and the technical specification (memorial descritivo). What counts is what is written there, not the brochure image.
- Short-term rentals. Reserva Surya will allow short-term rentals. There are several property management companies in the area that handle this kind of rental for owners who live far away.
- Translated documents. If you are married, the registry office may ask for your marriage certificate with a sworn translation into Portuguese.
What the condominium offers
The project includes a pool with hydromassage and a pool bar, a beachfront gourmet area, a rooftop sun deck, gym, spa, dry and steam saunas, massage room, air-conditioned kids’ playroom, playground, games room and space for a mini-market. Citecon’s technical package includes a full backup generator, solar power, an electric car charger and central hot water for the showers.
The position of each apartment relative to the sea is shown on the site plan. It is worth checking before you choose.
Next step
See all layouts and units on the Reserva Surya page (in Portuguese). To get the current price list, the payment plan for a specific unit or to arrange a visit, message broker Marcelo Pergentino directly on WhatsApp: +55 82 98190-8609. Tell us which country you are writing from and how you plan to use the apartment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tatuamunha Beach?
In the town of Porto de Pedras, in the state of Alagoas, northeastern Brazil. It is about 120 km from Maceió airport, roughly a two-hour drive on the AL-101 Norte.
Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Brazil?
Yes. A foreigner can buy urban property in Brazil after registering for a CPF, even without living in the country.
How much does an apartment at Reserva Surya cost?
On the September 2026 price list, one-bedroom units start at R$ 418,236, two-suite units at R$ 712,039 and the sea-front three-suite units at R$ 2,110,500. Prices are updated with each list: ask for the current list and confirm availability.
When will Reserva Surya be ready?
Construction is scheduled to start in December 2026, with delivery scheduled for May 2030.
Can buying at Reserva Surya help me get residency in Brazil?
It can. In the Northeast, Normative Resolution 36/2018 lets foreigners apply for residency after investing R$ 700,000 or more in urban property, with money brought in from abroad. Elsewhere in Brazil the minimum is R$ 1 million. Two-suite and three-suite units at Surya are above R$ 700,000.
Can I rent the apartment out to vacationers?
Yes. Reserva Surya will allow short-term rentals. The area has several management companies that specialize in vacation rentals, which is a strong business along the Rota Ecológica dos Milagres.
Information based on Citecon’s sales material and the September 2026 price list. Images are artist’s renderings. Areas, specifications, prices and availability follow the developer’s documents and current price list. This article does not promise any financial return and is not legal or tax advice. Andaza Imóveis, CRECI/AL 7496, Maceió, Brazil. Updated September 2026.
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