Oeiras and São Raimundo Nonato are two cities of great historical and cultural importance in Piauí.
Oeiras, the first capital of Piauí, is a city with a well-preserved colonial heritage, with centuries-old churches, mansions and strong religious traditions, such as the Fogaréu Procession during Holy Week. Founded in the 17th century, Oeiras was the seat of Piauí’s government until 1852, when the capital was transferred to Teresina. Its historic centre, especially the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Vitória, is one of the most important in the Northeast.
São Raimundo Nonato, meanwhile, is famous for being home to the Serra da Capivara National Park, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, where some of the oldest cave paintings in the Americas can be found, with remains that could be over 50,000 years old. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds fundamental records for the study of human occupation on the continent. The city is also home to the Museum of the American Man, which houses archaeological finds and research into Brazilian prehistory.
São Raimundo Nonato, located in the state of Piauí, is a city that attracts tourists interested in history, culture, archaeology and nature. São Raimundo Nonato is the main gateway to the Parque Nacional da Serra da Capivara, one of the most important archaeological sites in Brazil and the world. The […]
Rio Grande do Norte has wonderful tourist routes, with beaches surrounded by dunes, archaeological sites and religious shrines, and unique attractions that go far beyond the capital Natal. Spectacular is one of the adjectives that easily describes Rio Grande do Norte. The most northeastern part of Brazil has natural and […]
The Buggy Rides in the Dunes of RN are one of the state’s most exciting and iconic tourist experiences. The Buggy Rides in the Dunes of Rio Grande do Norte offer a combination of adventure, beautiful scenery and contact with nature. These rides are highly sought after by visitors who […]
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 […]
The statue of Santa Rita de Cássia and the religious tourist complex located on the banks of the BR-226 and the Trairi River, in the municipality of Santa Cruz in Rio Grande do Norte, attracts thousands of devotees every year. It is the largest statue in the entire American continent […]
One of the most famous shipwrecks in Brazil, the Corveta V 17 – Ipiranga, of the Brazilian Navy, rests about sixty meters in the waters of Ponta da Sapata in Fernando de Noronha. Very well protected by the island’s diving operators, the Ipiranga corvette has practically all its structures preserved […]
Serra da Capivara National Park, located in the south-east of the state of Piauí, Brazil, is one of the country’s most fascinating tourist destinations, especially for lovers of history, archaeology and nature. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, the park is known for housing the largest concentration of […]
Oeiras, in Piauí, is a tourist destination that enchants with its rich history, culture and religious traditions. As the state’s first capital, the city preserves a vast historical heritage, with colonial churches, mansions and cobbled streets. History of Oeiras PI Oeiras has its origins in a chapel founded in 1695 […]
Sete Cidades National Park, located in the state of Piauí, Brazil, is a fascinating tourist destination that combines natural beauty with unique geological formations and a rich historical and cultural heritage. The Sete Cidades National Park, in Piracuruca, around 200 kilometres from Teresina in Piauí, is home to around 500 […]
Teresina, the capital of Piauí, is a city that offers an interesting mix of modernity, culture and nature. As the only northeastern capital not situated on the coast, Teresina is known for its strategic location on the banks of the Parnaíba and Poti rivers, which meet at an important tourist […]
Taking a vacation in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, is a fantastic choice for those seeking a mix of stunning beaches, rich culture, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Strong winds, sun, dunes, beaches, cliffs and the friendliness of the people of Rio Grande do Norte accompany visitors along the […]
There are many options of beaches in the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha. Some are 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 swimming between April and November, due […]
Fernando de Noronha é uma das melhores áreas do país para a prática do surf, tanto que a ilha é conhecida como o “Hawaii brasileiro”. Em novembro se inicia a temporada das grandes ondas que vai até o mês de março. Os grandes swells do Atlântico Norte que alcançam a […]
Diving is the biggest attraction of Fernando de Noronha. The waters are so transparent that the visibility on the seabed can exceed 40 meters. Excellent for contemplating a natural system with approximately 230 specimens of fish, fifteen varieties of corals and five types of sharks. The following can be practiced […]
One of the main characteristics of Fernando Noronha is the scarcity of physical space and natural resources; this scarcity, combined with the island’s strict environmental controls, makes Noronha’s hotel segment different from other tourist centers in Brazil. Until a few years ago, before the explosion of tourism, the only lodging […]
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São Raimundo Nonato, located in the state of Piauí, is a city that attracts tourists interested in history, culture, archaeology and nature. São
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