Luís Correia is a municipality in northeastern Brazil, located in the north of the state of Piauí. It is one of the four coastal municipalities of Piauí, and also one of the most visited by tourists and bathers throughout the year. On weekends, many residents of Teresina hit the road towards Luís Correia, which […]
The paradisiacal setting of Barra Grande beach is everything you need on your next vacation. A destination for many Brazilians who love to sunbathe in front of the sea, the north coast of Alagoas draws attention for its spectacular landscapes. This is where the beaches often compared to the Caribbean are […]
Maragogi, Japaratinga, Porto das Pedras and São Miguel dos Milagres belong to Costa dos Corais on the north coast of Alagoas and have vast coconut groves, beautiful beaches of fine sand, a sea of warm waters inhabited by extensive coral reefs and, of course, sunshine… lots of sun. The municipalities in the region reveal […]
The city of Maraú located on the side of the peninsula facing the bay, on the banks of the Maraú River, far from the beaches and tourists, the small town of Maraú maintains the same rhythm of life as in the past. Difficult to access by car, the seat of the municipality is a fishing village […]
Barra Grande is the first destination that comes to people's minds when they think of a trip to the Maraú Peninsula. Barra Grande forms the “head” of the peninsula, and despite having a rustic appearance and soul, Barra Grande has a complete infrastructure in terms of tourism. The biggest […]
1640 Map of Olinda in Pernambuco This map contains two views of the Portuguese sugar colonies in Brazil during the Dutch invasion of
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Maritime chart of the east coast of Brazil Ilha Grande and Sapetiba Bay 1884 Beautiful large-scale maritime chart of the region west of Rio de Janeiro
1823 Map of Brazil A detailed map of Brazil depicting cities, regions, mountains, and the extensive river system. Lucas' General Atlas
1832 map of Brazil Towns and cities, rivers, natives and much more. British, Dutch and French Guiana appears to the north of Brazil. parts of
Historical maps show the territorial evolution of Brazil and the western hemisphere from discovery to Brazil's independence.
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Engraving of the Fort of Nassau in Pernambuco, 1671 The work of Montanus was perhaps the greatest illustrated book about the New World produced in the XNUMXth century.
Map of South America and Brazil, 1624 This copper engraving is part of a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and
1680 Map of the Captaincy of Pernambuco and Ceará This rare map of the Captaincy of Ceará and Pernambuco extends from the Formosa River to the Estremo River and
Engraving of Vila de Olinda in 1671 These splendid views illustrate the Dutch attack on the Portuguese city of Olinda in 1630.
1764 Map of Recife This beautiful map shows the area around Recife (Pernambuco), extending northwards to include Olinda. They exist
Map of Recife from 1679 Rare aerial view of the city of Recife and its surroundings, highlighting the Dutch fortifications. although initially
Engraving of the village of Olinda in 1633 This is a rare and fascinating aerial view of Olinda and the coast of Pernambuco based on the work of Hessel Gerritsz,
1700 Map of Baia de Todos os Santos and Pernambuco This beautiful decorative map of Brazil is oriented with north to the right. two inserts
1587 Map of the Western Hemisphere This is one of the most famous maps of America and one that had enormous influence on future cartography of the New
1628 Map of the Western Hemisphere Jodocus Hondius's map of the Americas is one of the most elaborate examples of fine Dutch cartography. To the
1643 Map of the Western Hemisphere This impressive chart-to-picture map is a fine example of the fine art of decorative cartography and a
1677 Map of the Western Hemisphere Visscher's map greatly influenced cartography of the Americas, both geographically and artistically. One
Map of the Western Hemisphere from 1727 This beautiful map of the Americas is an interesting version in this series of maps inspired by Nicolas Visscher
1628 Map of the Western Hemisphere Jodocus Hondius's map of the Americas is one of the most elaborate examples of fine Dutch cartography. To the
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1713 Map of the Western Hemisphere A highly decorative and detailed map of the Americas with the island of California prominently depicted
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