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.
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.
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.
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
Pernambuco is a vibrant and diverse state in the north-east of Brazil, known for its stunning beaches, rich cultural history, and impressive natural landscapes. A glance at the map of Pernambuco is enough to realise the uniqueness of its territory. The state of Pernambuco is a narrow strip of land, […]
Piaҫabuҫu, in Alagoas, is located on the left bank of the São Francisco River, very close to its mouth, and its main attraction is the river. Going by boat or buggy to the point where the waters of the Velho Chico meet the sea is a must. The beach of […]
Piranhas is a colonial town bathed by the São Francisco river and pure charm, with its old colourful houses. Dom Pedro II was also charmed by it and spent a good deal of time here – according to the bad language, he was also charmed by a local nobleman. In […]
Penedo in Alagoas was founded in 1565 and is a page in the history of colonial Brazil. Built on the banks of the São Francisco River, it preserves an enviable architectural ensemble in which stand out: the Sete de Setembro Theatre, from the 19th century, and the 18th century churches, […]
Maragogi is a municipality on the North Coast of Alagoas. Maragogi is halfway between Recife and Maceió – it is 130 kilometres from both. In Maragogi there are three natural pools that are six kilometres from the coast and the ride is very quiet, the catamaran goes very slowly and […]
Japaratinga is located in the north coast of Alagoas, in the middle of the Costa dos Corais, between Maceió and Recife, making it easy to reach from these two important capitals of the Brazilian northeast. While Maragogi (only 10 km or 20 minutes by car separate the two cities) receives […]
With just over 20 km, the stretch of the Alagoas coast formed by Barra do Camaragibe, São Miguel dos Milagres and Porto de Pedras is the perfect destination to escape mass tourism. Most of the inns are close to the sand – with their stylish decor and cosy service, they […]
Barra de Santo Antônio in Alagoas has several options of beaches to please all tastes, from those who seek more tranquility to those who seek more agitation. As in most of the beaches in Alagoas, one is more beautiful than the other, with crystal clear waters, fine sands, coral reefs […]
The municipality of Barra de São Miguel in Alagoas is home to one of Maceio’s favourite beach resorts, Praia do Gunga, where the sea meets Lagoa do Roteiro. Barra de São Miguel also has the Kenoa Exclusive Beach & Resort. There is a good structure of restaurants and craft stalls […]
Marechal Deodoro has a beach that is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, Praia do Francês, as well as a historic centre where you can find colonial houses, baroque churches and neoclassical buildings. With the name of Marechal Deodoro, in honour of Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, from […]
Anyone arriving in the city of Maceió is immediately impressed by the bewildering beauty of the waters that surround it – the verdant sea and the Mundaú lagoon. The beaches and walks are the main tourist attractions of the city. Taking a raft trip to the natural pools of Pajuçara […]
Alagoas has a territory of 27,700 square kilometres, roughly the size of Haiti. The Alagoas coastline is only 230 kilometres long, and yet the state’s strong point in terms of tourism are the beach towns. Also, with crystal clear blue beaches, white sand, coconut palms, natural pools, the beaches had […]
Canindé de São Francisco is located 198 kilometres from Aracaju, the town, which lies on the border between Sergipe, Alagoas and Bahia, is the main departure point for the tour boats that travel along the São Francisco canyon. The viewpoint of the Xingó Hydroelectric Plant and the Archaeological Museum, which […]
São Cristóvão, in Sergipe, is a city rich in history and culture, and offers a number of tourist attractions that delight visitors. Founded in 1590, it is the fourth oldest city in Brazil and has a well-preserved colonial architectural complex. Listed by IPHAN in 1939, São Cristovão, like Salvador, developed […]
Laranjeiras, located in the state of Sergipe, is a historic city known for its rich cultural and architectural heritage. Founded in 1605, Laranjeiras has a well-preserved historic centre that attracts tourists interested in exploring its churches, museums and cultural traditions. The city of Laranjeiras, 23 kilometres from Aracaju, was founded […]
Aracaju, the capital of Sergipe, is a charming city with a combination of beautiful beaches, rich culture and a welcoming atmosphere. Aracaju was built to be the capital of the then province, replacing São Cristovão and founded in 1855. Aracaju means cashew tree of the parrots, a word composed of […]
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