Paraíba, located in the north-eastern region of Brazil, is a state full of natural beauty, rich history and a vibrant culture. Its stunning beaches, historic cities and cultural events make the state a fascinating tourist destination.
Paraíba has one of the most beautiful coastlines such as Baía da Traição, Barra de Mamanguape and Cabedelo, as well as the architectural monuments of João Pessoa, the Archaeological Site of Ingá and Cabaceiras.
Paraíba, the place in the Americas where the sun rises first This is where you’ll find Ponta de Seixas, the easternmost point on the entire South American continent.
Its capital, João Pessoa, has more than 425 years of history, dating back to 1585.
It is the third oldest city in Brazil and despite being a capital, João Pessoa is still a quiet city.
Located 120 kilometres north of Recife and 180 kilometres south of Natal, João Pessoa is full of parks, avenues and ornamental and fruit trees and even has one of the largest reserves of Atlantic forest in an urban area.
Seen from above, it looks like an immense green heart in the middle of the city.
That’s why João Pessoa is the most wooded city in the whole of America and the second in the world, only behind Paris.
The 117 kilometre coastline of Paraíba has spectacular exotic beaches with tropical waters, showing a cinematographic set where the main actors are nature and tranquillity.
On the coast of Paraíba you’ll also find cliffs, dunes, rivers and forests, where you can practise various activities in full contact with nature.
The south coast of Paraíba has a stunning landscape, with beautiful, almost desert-like beaches, including Coqueirinho, Carapibus, Tabatinga, Barra de Gramame and the seductive Tambaba beach, which attracts visitors from all over the world because it has the only official nudist camp in the whole of north-east Brazil.
The north coast of Paraíba is equally fascinating.
From Barra de Camaratuba beach to Intermares, you’ll find not only wild-looking beaches, but also historic buildings.
Here you’ll find the Fortaleza de Santa Catarina, in the port city of Cabedelo, recognised as one of the most important military monuments of Portuguese colonisation.
Further north, on the bar of the Mamanguape River, you’ll find the Marine Manatee Preservation Project.
Here these animals are rehabilitated to return to their natural habitat. Baia da Traição is home to the Potiguaras Indigenous Reserve.
An indigenous people who still preserve their ancestral traditions.
The interior of the state of Paraíba offers visitors various eco-tourism activities.
These include hiking through a landscape where sugar cane plantations coexist with forests, underground caves, thermal springs and crystal-clear waterfalls.
Towns such as Campina Grande, where the world’s largest São João is celebrated, Bananeiras and Alagoa Grande stand out, with colonial-style buildings and artisanal distilleries of Brazil’s best-known spirit ‘Cachaça!’.
As you move further inland into Paraíba, the climate becomes drier and the landscape changes dramatically.
This region, known as O Sertão, is prone to long periods of drought. Here we find giant stones of particular shapes, such as the ‘Lajedo de Pai Mateus’, cave paintings by ancient indigenous peoples and important remains of ancient dinosaur footprints of incredible archaeological value.
The capital of Paraíba is known for its urban beaches, well-preserved historic centre and rich cultural life.
Known as ‘the city that works the hardest’ and famous for its São João festival, the biggest in the world.
The northern region of the Paraiba coast is known for its paradisiacal and tranquil beaches.
The south coast is full of stunning beaches and natural landscapes.
A mountainous region with a mild climate, historic towns and beautiful landscapes.
An arid region rich in archaeological and geological sites.
Paraíba has a rich cultural agenda throughout the year.
Paraíba is a state that offers a wide range of experiences, from its paradisiacal beaches to its vibrant cultural festivals and historic cities.
Whether exploring the colonial streets of João Pessoa, celebrating São João in Campina Grande or relaxing on the beaches of the south coast, Paraíba promises an unforgettable trip full of natural and cultural beauty.
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