Tourism and travel guide for the Northeast with beaches, history and culture, as well as music, architecture, art and geography from Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe.
The northeast is made up of a lot of natural beauty and an effervescent culture.
The immense coastline of the Northeast region of Brazil is the main factor contributing to local tourism.
With beautiful beaches, many untouched, which are compared only to those of the Caribbean, and place the Northeast among the great routes of world tourism.
Millions of tourists disembark at modern Northeastern airports every year.
For some years, states have been investing heavily in improving infrastructure, creating new tourist hubs, and some in developing ecotourism.
For beach and resort tourism, the Region offers thousands of kilometers of tropical beaches, many of which are only partially developed, others still unexplored. There are, on average, 300 days of sunshine per year. There are countless beaches that the Northeast coast offers.
Highlighting the colonial cities of São Luís and Olinda, considered cultural heritage of humanity, and Salvador, the first capital of Brazil, with recovered historic sites, as well as Recife, an area that was dominated by the Dutch in the XNUMXth century.
The city of Salvador was formerly called Bahia, even by residents of the state itself.
It has also received some epithets, such as “Capital da Alegria”, due to its huge popular festivities, such as its carnival, and “Roma Negra”, for being considered the metropolis with the highest percentage of blacks located outside Africa.
Today, it is renamed Salvador and currently has a place in the National Historic Register for its rich architectural ensemble, in one of the most famous places in the state – Pelourinho – listed as a World Heritage Site, Cultural Center of the World.
For ecological and natural tourism, there are privileged areas in the Northeast, such as Chapada Diamantina, the National Parks of Sete Cidades, Serra da Capivara and Lençóis Maranhenses, the Delta do Rio Parnaíba – internationally known for its beauty and biological diversity, as well as several other attractions.
The Northeast also offers rich folklore and handicrafts, characteristic gastronomy and a great diversity of popular festivals, in addition to extremely favorable weather conditions (sun throughout the year), strategic location, close to major world markets and new potential for good business in agribusiness, tourism , software, apparel, manufacturing industry among countless other sectors.
Northeast Tourism and Travel Guide
Canindé do São Francisco is located 198 kilometers from Aracaju, the city, which is on the border of Sergipe, Alagoas and Bahia, and the main departure base for tour boats that travel through the São Francisco canyon. The viewpoint of the Xingó Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Archaeological Museum, which […]
São Cristóvão, former capital of Sergipe, one of the oldest cities in the country, dates from 1590. Listed by the lphan in 1939, São Cristovão, like Salvador, developed according to the Portuguese urban model, marked by the division into upper city (where civil and religious powers were installed) and lower city […]
Laranjeiras, 23 kilometers from Aracaju, was founded in 1594. In 1701, the Jesuits built the chapel of Santo Antonio and the first residence of the order, known as Retiro, in the place where the city was born. Listed by IPHAN, the complex is located about 1 kilometer from the center and, although […]
Aracaju was built to be the capital of the then province, replacing São Cristovão and founded in 1855. Aracaju means parrot cashew tree, a word made up of the elements: ará = parrot and acayú = cashew fruit. This interpretation has great validity, although there are other versions. The capital of Sergipe was born […]
Sergipe is the smallest of the Brazilian states and an invitation to tourism for at least two reasons: attractive prices and the combination of natural beauty and historical treasures. The state of Sergipe is located in the Northeast region between the states of Bahia and Alagoas. Sergipe once belonged to Bahia, […]
There are many options for beaches in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago. Some more suitable for diving, others for bathing, contemplation, surfing etc. Generally speaking, all the beaches located on the protected side of the main island are ideal for diving and bathing in the period between the months of April […]
It is true that the Franciscan presence in Brazil has been felt since the Discoveries, when Friar Henrique de Coimbra, a member of the expedition of
The São Francisco Cultural Center is located in the Historic Center of João Pessoa in Paraíba. The São Francisco Cultural Center is made up of
The city of Olinda-PE is recognized for its history, natural beauty, cultural heritage, whether through the colonial architecture of its churches and
The architectural ensemble formed by the Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça and the former Seminary is located at the highest point of the Sítio
The Monastery of São Bento is located on top of a hill, in the Historic Site of Olinda, surrounded by an exuberant landscape.
The Catedral da Sé de Olinda, also known as the Church of São Salvador do Mundo, is located in the Historic Site of Olinda, occupying
In Chapada Diamantina there are 359 species of birds, according to data published in 1999. Among them are endemic species from different biomes
Although they had been present in Brazil since the first Portuguese expeditions, the Franciscans only settled here permanently.
Chapada Diamantina, a region in the heart of Bahia that has a national park that conserves 152 thousand hectares with hundreds of waterfalls,
Solar do Unhão is a historic site from the XNUMXth century, on the shores of Baía de Todos os Santos in Salvador, integrated by the
Bairro Gamboa is characterized by the coastal community, inhabited by fishermen for centuries, located at the southwest entrance of Baía de Todos
Avenida Contorno in Salvador was inaugurated in 1962, was designed by the architect Diógenes Rebouças and connected Campo Grande to Cidade Baixa. Gamboa
1640 Map of Olinda in Pernambuco This map contains two views of the Portuguese sugar colonies in Brazil during the Dutch invasion of
Jade stone is a mineral used since prehistoric times, due to its hardness, it was appreciated for making weapons and instruments. At
Agate has always been highly valued, since antiquity, by Egyptians and Sumerians. Several beliefs believe that it has the power to energize
Considered the most striking representative of quartz, amethyst has always been coveted. Queen Catherine the Great had real adoration for
Maritime chart of the east coast of Brazil Ilha Grande and Sapetiba Bay 1884 Beautiful large-scale maritime chart of the region west of Rio de Janeiro
1823 Map of Brazil A detailed map of Brazil depicting cities, regions, mountains, and the extensive river system. Lucas' General Atlas
1832 map of Brazil Towns and cities, rivers, natives and much more. British, Dutch and French Guiana appears to the north of Brazil. parts of
Historical maps show the evolution and territorial expansion of Brazil and the western hemisphere from discovery to independence from the
The ancient Arabs and Greeks believed that tiger's eye gave clarity of thought, activated personal power, and integrated spirit with energy.
Engraving of the Fort of Nassau in Pernambuco, 1671 The work of Montanus was perhaps the greatest illustrated book about the New World produced in the XNUMXth century.
Map of South America and Brazil, 1624 This copper engraving is part of a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and
1680 Map of the Captaincy of Pernambuco and Ceará This rare map of the Captaincy of Ceará and Pernambuco extends from the Formosa River to the Estremo River and
Engraving of Vila de Olinda in 1671 These splendid views illustrate the Dutch attack on the Portuguese city of Olinda in 1630.
1764 Map of Recife This beautiful map shows the area around Recife (Pernambuco), extending northwards to include Olinda. They exist
Map of Recife from 1679 Rare aerial view of the city of Recife and its surroundings, highlighting the Dutch fortifications. although initially
Engraving of the village of Olinda in 1633 This is a rare and fascinating aerial view of Olinda and the coast of Pernambuco based on the work of Hessel Gerritsz,
1700 Map of Baia de Todos os Santos and Pernambuco This beautiful decorative map of Brazil is oriented with north to the right. two inserts
1587 Map of the Western Hemisphere This is one of the most famous maps of America and one that had enormous influence on future cartography of the New