Travel Guide to Brazilian Northeast

Tourist guide to the Brazilian Northeast with beaches, history and culture, as well as the music, architecture, art and geography of 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 arrive at the modern airports in the northeast every year.

For some years now the states have been investing intensively in improving infrastructure, creating new tourist centres, and some in developing ecotourism.

The Northeast is attractive for various types of tourism

For beach and resort tourism, the region offers thousands of kilometres of tropical beaches, many of which are only partially developed, others still unexplored. There are an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. There are countless beaches that the Northeast coast offers.

Historical and cultural heritage is also very rich

Noteworthy are the colonial cities of São Luís and Olinda, considered cultural heritage of humanity, and Salvador, the first capital of Brazil, with recovered historical sites, as well as Recife, an area that was dominated by the Dutch in the 17th 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 of Joy”, due to its huge popular festivities, such as its carnival, and “Black Rome”, for being considered the metropolis with the highest percentage of black people located outside Africa.

Today, it is again called Salvador and currently has a place on the National Historic Register for its rich architectural ensemble, in one of the most famous places in the state – the Pelourinho – listed as a World Heritage Site, Cultural Centre of the World.

Ecological Tourism

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 of the Parnaíba River – 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 favourable climatic conditions (sun all year round), strategic location, close to major world markets and new potential for good business in agribusiness, tourism, software, clothing, manufacturing industry and many other sectors.

Northeast Tourism and Travel Guide

Piauí

Discover the Captivating Tourist Attractions in Piauí

Live a unique experience in Piauí, discovering its incredible tourist attractions, such as the Parnaíba Delta, Sete Cidades National Park, Capadócia Piauiense, Oeiras, Serra da Capivara, Poti River Canyon and the capital Teresina. Kitesurfing, for example, boosts tourism on the beaches of Piauí. In just 66 kilometres, many beauties can […]

South Coast

Jequiá da Praia and Marapé Dunes

Dunas de Marapé is the municipality of Jequiá da Praia, 65 km from Maceió, with a population of 15 thousand inhabitants. The name Jequiá da Praia comes from an Indian origin meaning “basket with many fish”. Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Jequiá, Jacarecica and Azeda lagoons, Jequiá da […]

Sergipe

Pacatuba SE: A Gateway to Sergipano Pantanal

Pacatuba is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Sergipe. The beautiful history of the founding of the municipality of Pacatuba, 116 kilometres from Aracaju, deserves a separate study. As historians say about the land that makes up this municipality, it sits on a vast plateau. Pacatuba is known for being […]

Recife

Main historical landmarks of Pernambuco and Recife

Pernambuco and its capital, Recife, have a rich history marked by important events that have shaped not only the region, but also Brazil. Pernambuco and its capital Recife, have a turbulent history. Recife’s history began in 1537: the king of Portugal divided the large colony into strips of land; The […]

Sertão

Discover the Beauty of Vale do Catimbau National Park

The Vale do Catimbau National Park, located in Pernambuco, is one of the most fascinating destinations for ecotourism and adventure tourism in Brazil. With its semi-arid landscape, impressive rock formations, cave paintings and rich biodiversity, the park is a place of great historical, cultural and natural interest. The Catimbau National […]

Paraíba

Discover the 8 best beaches in Paraíba

Discover the 8 best beaches in Paraíba. The beauty of its beaches in the Paraíba combined with the tranquillity and safety of the cities make Paraíba the ideal itinerary for your trip. The beaches of Paraíba are the main attractions of the region. With a temperature of about 28º C […]

Alagoas

The best beaches in Alagoas

The beaches of Alagoas are among the most beautiful in the Brazilian Northeast. The waters of the beaches of Alagoas are of a light green colour that is the hallmark of the state, and coral reefs all along the coast dam the waves and form natural pools. The transparent waters […]

Maranhão

Pedra Caída Complex in Chapada das Mesas

The Pedra Caída Complex in Chapada das Mesas in the state of Maranhão is a must-see attraction for those passing through Chapada das Mesas (MA) and the tip goes even for the less adept at nature activities. The Sanctuary of Pedra Caída in Chapada das Mesas is a large tourist […]

Maranhão

Chapada das Mesas National Park – Tourism Guide

The Chapada das Mesas National Park has sandstone geographic formations, about 70 million years old and that can reach around 400 metres high and is extremely exuberant with its mountains, waterfalls, rivers and lakes that jump to our eyes and provide an incredible experience. The Chapada das Mesas is one […]

Coastline

Cumbuco beach in Ceará is a kitesurfing paradise

Cumbuco Beach, located in the state of Ceará, Brazil, is famous for its ideal conditions for kitesurfing. Situated around 30 km west of Fortaleza, Cumbuco offers constant winds, favourable waters and an infrastructure that caters for both beginners and experienced kitesurfers. The Vila do Cumbuco is another differential for those […]

Recife

Basílica de Nossa Senhora da Penha in Recife

The Basílica de Nossa Senhora da Penha is one of the most important religious temples in Recife, Pernambuco. Located in the São José neighbourhood, the church is known as much for its rich history as for its impressive architecture. Video about the Architecture and History of the Basílica de Nossa […]

Coastline

Tatajuba is a perfect place for kitesurfing

Tatajuba is a Ceará beach located in the municipality of Camocim, 390 kilometres from Fortaleza, and is one of the most charming beaches on the west coast of Ceará. In the 1980s, the community of Tatajuba was buried by the dunes, but that didn’t stop the fishing families who rebuilt […]

North Coast

Tourist route on the north coast of Alagoas

Rota Turística or Costa dos Corais on the north coast of Alagoas has the second largest reef bank in the world and attracts tourists looking for deserted beaches with warm waters, quality gastronomy, comfort of rustic inns by the sea and ecologically sustainable tourism. The Tourist Route in Alagoas is […]

Maranhão

Macapá Waterfall in the southern region of Maranhão

Macapá Waterfall or Cachoeira do Macapá, located between Balsas and Nova Colinas, South region of Maranhão, with more than 80 meters of waterfall is considered the largest waterfall in the region. The Chapada das Mesas in the southern region of Maranhão exudes beautiful landscapes, enriched by waterfalls and ecological trails. […]

Sergipe

Xingó Canyon: A Natural Wonder in Northeast Brazil

The Xingó Canyon, on the border between Sergipe and Alagoas, is one of the greatest natural wonders of the Northeast, located 200 kilometres from the capital Aracaju. Considered the fifth largest canyon in the world and the largest navigable canyon, the site has beautiful rocky walls that were naturally sculpted […]

Fauna and Flora of Brazil, Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Islands of Brazil: Discover Paradise Destinations

Fernando de Noronha has the highest concentration of dolphins on the planet

Inside the cove of Baía dos Golfinhos in Fernando de Noronha, one of the natural attractions of the archipelago, there is a high concentration of spinner dolphins, an oceanic and tropical species known for its behavior of jumping out of the water and performing up to seven rotations around its […]

Sergipe

Hawks Park and Itabaiana Mountains

Hawks Park and Itabaiana Mountains are two unmissable ecotourism destinations in Sergipe, offering a rich experience of contact with nature and environmental learning. Here are details about each of these destinations and practical tips for visiting them. 1. Hawks Park Hawks Park is a conservation and rehabilitation centre for birds […]

Praia de Tambaba
Coastline

Discover the Beauty of Conde Coast in Paraíba

The beaches of the Costa do Conde, located on the southern coast of Paraíba, are a popular tourist destination for their stunning beaches, beautiful natural landscapes and rich culture. Conde offers a combination of tranquillity and adventure, with various activities and sights that attract visitors from all over. The South […]

Coastline

A Guide to Paracuru: Beaches, Adventure, and Culture

Paracuru is a municipality located on the west coast of Ceará, Brazil, known for its beautiful beaches and tranquil atmosphere, and is a popular tourist destination, especially for lovers of water sports. Paracuru is approximately 100 kilometres northwest of the capital, Fortaleza. Depending on traffic and road conditions, the journey […]

Sergipe

Beaches on the south coast of Sergipe

The south coast of Sergipe offers beautiful beaches with white sand dunes, lagoons and coconut groves. Among the most popular are Caueira, Abaís and Saco. At Saco beach, after crossing the Piquitinga and Real rivers, you arrive at the famous Mangue Seco. The year of arrival, 1575, is remembered on […]

Paraíba

Exploring Lucena: A Tropical Paradise in Paraíba

In Paraíba, one of the most popular destinations besides the capital is the town of Lucena, located on the North Coast, 50 kilometres from João Pessoa. Lucena in Paraíba is a tropical paradise with 15 kilometres of deserted beaches and turquoise sea, which makes Lucena, in the state of Paraíba, a […]

Coastline

Exploring the Hidden Paradise of Barra de Camaratuba

Barra de Camaratuba, located in the municipality of Mataraca, in the state of Paraíba, Brazil, is a charming and relatively unexplored tourist destination, ideal for those seeking tranquillity and contact with nature. Barra de Camaratuba is the wildest version of Paraíba. Located in the municipality of Mataraca, 110 kilometres from […]

South Coast

Beaches and Lagoons in Nísia Floresta RN

Nísia Floresta, located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, is a tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches and lagoons. The town offers a combination of coastal landscapes and inland waters that attract visitors in search of relaxation and adventures in nature. The town is named in honour […]

Pernambuco

Rural Tourism Route in Pernambuco

Pernambuco’s Rural Tourism Route is a journey through bucolic and enchanting landscapes, abundant gastronomy and the whole universe of the interior of the state. The Rural Tourism Route is a guide created especially for domestic and foreign tourists arriving in Pernambuco interested in discovering different tourist options. The initiative also aims […]

Piauí

Discovering the Untouched Beauty of the Poti River Canyon

The Poti River Canyon, located on the border between the states of Piauí and Ceará, is one of the most impressive landscapes in the north-east of Brazil. This little-explored tourist destination offers visitors a combination of natural beauty, adventure and history, making it an ideal location for ecotourism and outdoor […]

South Coast

Beaches of the South Coast of Pernambuco

The beaches of the south coast of Pernambuco are a very popular tourist destination in Brazil, known for their paradisiacal beaches, crystal-clear waters and natural beauty. The 110 kilometres of the South Coast of Pernambuco are home to Cabo de Santo Agostinho to São José da Coroa Grande, one jewel […]

Northeastern culture

Biografia de Jorge Amado

Jorge Amado was born on August 10, 1912, on the Auricídia farm, in the district of Ferradas, municipality of Itabuna, southern Bahia State. Son of cocoa farmer João Amado de Faria and Eulália Leal Amado. At the age of one, he went to Ilhéus, where he spent his childhood. He […]

Maranhão

Tourist attractions and waterfalls of Chapada das Mesas

Chapada das Mesas is an environmental protection area covering 160,046 hectares of Cerrado. Chapada das Mesas is composed of the municipalities of Imperatriz, Tasso Fragoso, Estreito, Carolina, Riachão, Balsas, Formosa da Serra Negra, Fortaleza dos Nogueiras, Itinga do Maranhão, Campestre, Alto Parnaíba, Açailândia in south-central Maranhão; The name comes from […]

Northeastern culture

History of Carnival in Northeast Brazil

Carnival, a festival of ancient Catholic tradition originating in Europe, is held annually in the three days before Lent. Introduced in Brazil by the Portuguese colonizers, it was known as Entrudo in the first centuries of colonial life. During this period, games were played with limes and lemons, or throwing […]

Recife

Recife of the Dutch and Dutch Invasion in Brazil

Recife dos Holandeses began with the Dutch invasion that was part of the Dutch project to occupy and administer the Brazilian Northeast through the Dutch West India Company. In 1624 the Dutch had already created the West India Company and started plans for the expansion of their overseas domains in […]