Barra de Camaratuba, located in the municipality of Mataraca, in the state of Paraíba, Brazil, is a charming and relatively unexplored tourist destination, ideal for those seeking tranquillity and contact with nature. Barra de Camaratuba is the wildest version of Paraíba. Located in the municipality of Mataraca, 110 kilometres from […]
Carnival, a festival of ancient Catholic tradition originating in Europe, is held annually in the three days before Lent. Introduced in Brazil by the Portuguese colonizers, it was known as Entrudo in the first centuries of colonial life. During this period, games were played with limes and lemons, or throwing […]
The Northeast Region is the third largest region in Brazil and the largest in number of states, it has nine: Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe. Its total area is 1,561,177km², similar to the area of Mongolia. The region has 3,338km of beaches, […]
In the interior of Paraíba is the state’s second city, Campina Grande, which retains vestiges of the prosperous times when it was one of the world’s great cotton producers, while at the same time renewing itself by attracting crowds to its grandiose popular festivals. Another very traditional event in the […]
The beauty of the beaches on the Paraíba coast combined with the tranquillity and safety of the towns make Paraíba the ideal itinerary for your trip. The beaches on the coast of Paraíba are the region’s main attractions. With a temperature of around 28º C all year round, the Paraíba […]
Discover the tourist attractions and historic centre of João Pessoa, in Paraíba. Tourists who come to João Pessoa in the Paraíba find, in addition to sun and beach, a tranquillity that contrasts with the hustle and bustle of the big cities of the South and even the large capitals of […]
Paraíba is a state located in the north-eastern region of Brazil, known for its beautiful beaches, rich culture and history. The coastline of Paraíba is among the most beautiful in Brazil, many quiet beaches, fine sand and coconut trees. The interior of Paraíba is part of the polygon of droughts, […]
Jews in colonial Brazil faced a complex and often difficult situation. During the colonial period, Brazil was a Portuguese colony and the Inquisition
The Catedral Basílica de Salvador is one of the most important sacred buildings from Colonial Brazil. A testament to the history and Catholicism in
The Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat Fort, located in the city of Salvador, Bahia, is one of the most iconic and well-preserved examples of colonial
São Raimundo Nonato, located in the state of Piauí, is a city that attracts tourists interested in history, culture, archaeology and nature. São
Discover the 17 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in Bonito MS. Until the mid-1980s, the town of Bonito was a quiet farming town, a route for large
The town of Miranda in Mato Grosso do Sul is a base for travellers crossing the southern Pantanal and there are a number of farms in the region where
Of the historic heritage towns in the north-east, 11 are in Bahia and depict the process of occupation of Bahian territory up until the end of the
The Portuguese discoveries took place as a result of the Portuguese maritime expansion that marked the history of Portugal and the history of the
Sunday 13 May 1888 dawned sunny in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the Brazilian Empire. It was a day of celebration. Slavery came to an end through a
Historical Map of Africa from 1570 Ortelius’ Cornerstone Map of Africa “Africae Tabula Nova”, Ortelius, Abraham Period: 1570
The architectural complex of the town of Monte Santo in Bahia has great scenic and symbolic beauty, combining natural and cultural heritage, and is
The Chapada Diamantina is famous for the diversity of its buildings, with many architectural complexes. The architectural styles of the Chapada
The Chapada Diamantina is located in the centre of the state of Bahia and covers an area of 50,610 km2, stretching north-south in a “Y”
The city of Aquidauana MS is the Gateway to the Pantanal, one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world and with many tourist attractions. The
Coxim belongs to the central-western region of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Originally, the Caypós Indians lived in Coxim and the city was known
The Alcatrazes Archipelago was a former target for cannon fire, Alcatrazes is a living laboratory for evolutionary studies. The Alcatrazes
The jararaca-ilhoa lives exclusively on Queimada Grande Island, also known as the island of snakes; The jararaca-ilhoa is a sui generis snake,
Corumbá MS lies on the border between Mato Grosso do Sul and Bolivia, and is also strongly influenced by the customs and traditions of the
The pleasant city of Campo Grande, capital of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, is characterised by its urban planning, with wide, tree-lined avenues.
As well as fishing and birdwatching, the observation of land animals (above all mammals and reptiles, but also amphibians, molluscs and insects) is a
