Lucena is a tropical paradise with deserted beaches, colonial architecture and natural pools

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Praia de Lucena
Praia de Lucena

In Paraíba, one of the most popular destinations besides the capital is the city of Lucena, located on the North Coast, 50 km from João Pessoa.

Lucena in Paraíba is a tropical paradise with 15 km kilometers of deserted beaches and turquoise sea, which makes Lucena, in the state of Paraíba, a paradise of perfect tranquility ideal to enjoy the vacations and excellent to live.

Colonial architecture, untouched jungle trails, lagoons and natural pools in the sea contribute to Lucena’s unique charm.

Only half an hour from the capital João Pessoa.

Only accessible by bus-boat, ferry or a quick trip through the coconut and pineapple plantations, Lucena offers the tranquility of a small and very welcoming community.

History of the city of Lucena in Paraíba

It had as its first inhabitants the Portuguese, who passed through there in 1596. The Dutch army at the time of occupation held a landing on the site and was unsuccessful.

The village served for the landing of French caravels, which trafficked brazilwood with the support of the Potiguares Indians.

Lucena was a district of Santa Rita and gained political emancipation through Law 2664, of December 22, 1961. The official installation of the municipality took place on the 29th of the same month.

Video about Lucena PB

Characteristics of the municipality of Lucena

The municipality of Lucena is composed of seven beaches. It is a city with all the infrastructure and its population, which is approximately 15 thousand inhabitants – during the four days of carnival, can reach 60 thousand people.

All its beaches are calm and intended for bathing and fishing. There are raft trips to see the fish pens that are uncovered at low tide.

There are places suitable for diving, canoeing and various water sports. In Bonsucesso, which is an extension of Praia de Lucena, you can see the ruins of the Bonsucesso Church (16th century), supported by a gameleira.

The natural beauty of the white sands is the ideal place to have a beer and eat fresh seafood. During carnival the city is crowded and animation is total.

Map of the beaches of João Pessoa and Paraíba

Main Tourist Sites of Lucena

From Cabedelo, you can reach the northern end of the coast of Paraíba, the quiet Lucena, by ferry or boat.

Along the 15 km stretch of beaches, you will find the following beaches: Costinha, Fagundes, Gameleira, Ponta de Lucena, Lucena, Camaçari and Bonsucesso.

Praia de Lucena PB

Next to the beaches of Costinha, in the estuary of the Paraíba River, Fagundes and Ponta do Lucena, coconut trees reign absolute in the landscape.

Lucena beach is still the most frequented beach in the area, almost tripling its population during festive periods such as Carnival.

This beach is also known as Praia do Holandês. It has smooth sea where sand banks appear at low tide, forming large lagoons with shallow waters at low tide.

Praia do Holandes em Lucena PB

You can visit the ruins of Bom Sucesso and the Sanctuary of Guia and delight in the rafts to observe the corrals of fish that are uncovered at low tide and delight in places for diving, canoeing, and water sports.

Buggy ride

Tourists pass through the dunes, sandbanks, freshwater lagoons, meeting of the waters of the river and the sea, ruins of the church Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso and meeting of the waters of the Miriri River with the sea.
 
The tour lasts up to three hours. Although it is possible to do it on any day, the days when the tide is lower allow tourists to enjoy the natural pools more.

Ruins of Bom Sucesso Church

Built at the end of the 17th century by priests of the Carmelite order, the ruins of the church today draw attention by blending in with the nature of the place. Part of its structure is made of limestone and sandstone masonry, supported by a century-old gameleira tree.

Mirante do Bom Sucesso

After a short trail, it is possible to reach the top of a cliff that offers one of the most beautiful views of the North Coast.
 
Bom Sucesso viewpoint in Lucena, Paraíba, Brazil
From the viewpoint, tourists have a view of almost the entire length of the beaches of Lucena, the mouth of the Camaçari River, the meeting of the Miriri River with the sea.

Church of Nossa Senhora da Guia

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Guia em Lucena PB
Igreja Nossa Senhora da Guia

The church built in the 16th century by Carmelite priests is one of the oldest in the country. Located in a preservation area where there are still remnants of the Atlantic Forest, due to its location it came to be used as an observation point against the attacks of invaders.

From the hill where it is located you can see both sea and countryside, with sugar cane plantations and coconut trees. Built in the Baroque style, its façade depicts wild plants and fruits typical of the region.

In 1763 the church was demolished and rebuilt through the efforts of Friar Manuel de Santa Teresa. From 1866 it underwent renovations and was then abandoned for several periods.

Recently it was restored according to the Project of the Cultural Foundation of the State of Paraíba. In the final stages of restoration. A unique piece of Baroque in Brazil.

Tourism and Travel Guide of Lucena in Paraíba

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