• The Olympic torch was welcomed with a reisado dance by the Guerreiros da Vitória. The reisado is popular religious dance of Portuguese origin which traditionally celebrates the birth of baby Jesus with court entertainers and music.

  • O mascOlympic mascot Vinícius met father Salvador, of the church of Santo Antônio in Aracaju, where the Olympic torch relay took place this Saturday (28 May). In Brazil, the gift of arranging marriages is attributed to this saint.

  • The inhabitants of Aracaju is ready and waiting to witness the Rio 2016 Olympic torch relay pass through the streets of their city. The patio in front of the church of Santo Antônio was filled with eager spectators this afternoon.

  • Aracaju

    The Rio 2016 Olympic flame arrives in Aracaju, the last stop on day 26 of the relay. Follow the torch's journey and the lighting of the celebration cauldron here.

  • Saturday is the day to go for a stroll by the beach in Atalaia, one of the most popular spots to visit in Aracaju. The capital of Sergipe is the final stop on day 26 of the Rio 2016 Olympic torch relay.

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Sat, 28 May

Aracaju, SE

  • Itinerary

•Avenida Santos Dumont - Atalaia
•Avenida Beira Mar - Coroa do Meio
•BR-235 & BR-235 - Inácio Barbosa
•BR-235 - Inácio Barbosa
•Avenida Adélia Franco - Inácio Barbosa
•Avenida Deputado Sílvio & Rua Juarez Carvalho - Gragerú
•Praça Fausto Cardoso - Centro
•Rua Cláudio Batista - Industrial
Pedestrian route
Driving route
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