João Pessoa & beautiful beaches

João Pessoa

João Pessoa is the capital of the state of Paraíba, located in northeastern Brazil. It is the favorite destination of 7 out of 10 Brazilians and every year it is taken over by tourists from all over the world in search of its beautiful beaches, sightseeing and gastronomy.

On the coast of João Pessoa you'll find 14 beautiful beaches, as well as natural pools and a climate that's warm all year round, making your vacation enjoyable at any time of year.

On the south side of João Pessoa you'll find some of the most famous beaches: Tambaú, Manaíra and Cabo Branco. All these beaches are surrounded by hotels and inns, ranging from one-star to five-star and suitable for all budgets, a variety of kiosks with international cuisine as well as local, ice-cold coconut water, ice cream and beer to help withstand the heat, even at night. Sipping a cold drink and tasting the delicacies while watching live music, which is available in almost every kiosk.

Along the promenade you'll find staff from the entertainment agencies with their banners, selling quad bike rides, diving in the natural pools in the open sea, and buggy rides to see the beautiful local beaches and monuments.

The birthplace of several stars of Brazilian literature, it is not difficult to find excerpts from famous literary works by authors such as Ariano Suassuna in various places.

Many famous churches and monuments dating back to colonial times are preserved and available to the public.

There are many shopping malls everywhere, making life much easier for tourists, as well as services such as car rental, where we are very well received.

João Pessoa is a city that, as well as being beautiful, with many attractions, natural beauty and pleasant people, offers entertainment day and night and certainly gives us reason to return as soon as possible.

Sights

○ Farol do Cabo Branco (lighthouse)

○ Catedral Basílica de

   Nossa Senhora das Neves (Cathedral)

○ Igreja de Nossa Senhora

   da Misericórdia (Church)

Praia do Jacaré

(Cabedelo / Beach / Distance 15,0 km)

One of the most iconic places in João Pessoa is certainly the Jacaré sunset in Cabedelo, which is actually located on the Paraíba River, and got its name from a local legend, and ended up becoming the theme of a place full of colors, good food, lots of handicrafts, tree restaurants overlooking the river, many sculptures of Lampião, Maria Bonita, wild animals and of course the alligator is everywhere!

At around 4:30 p.m., several catamarans leave the pier full of tourists and on each boat there is a crew dressed in character as cangaceiros, acting out the story of Lampião and Maria Bonita, interacting with the tourists by doing some activities and dances, making the wait for sunset a very pleasant moment.

There on the pier, people wait for the show, both of the sun and of the saxophonist, and the impression you get in front of the river is of being part of a painting, a spectacle of colors, with seagulls flying and the vegetation by the river, all in perfect sync.

From 5pm, when the sun begins to set, a saxophonist called Jurandir do Sax wanders along the waters of the Paraíba River in a canoe. Standing in the canoe, he continues to play Ravel's "Bolero" and at 6pm he plays "Ave Maria".

When the sunset is over, the crowds head for the numerous stores to buy souvenirs, as well as to the various kiosks in the food court for a snack. The menu ranges from tapioca with sun-dried meat to boiled green corn, a wide variety of options and all made with great care. Nearby, in the parking lot with several tourist buses, the drivers are waiting for their passengers to return to the hotel.

And little by little the place empties out, until the next day's show.

Barra de Gramame

(João Pessoa / Beach / Distance 19,0 km)

Praia do Seixas

(Ponta do Seixas / Beach / Distance 15,0 km)

Ponta do Seixas is the easternmost point of the American double continent.

Praia de Tambaba

(Conde / Beach / Distance 46,0 km)

Praia de Coqueirinho

(Conde / Beach / Distance 43,0 km)

Our rating

Travel at any time of the year (between September and January is dry season, heavy rains can occur in the other months, but as fast as they are there, they disappear again) and a stay of several days is recommended. Praia do Jacaré, Cabedelo, about 15 km away is mandatory program.

★★★★★

Our star rating

Remark:
Winkler & Cabral & Project Globetrotter are the old labels of the photos, from the beginning of 2024 they will only be labeled "J.Winkler - Art my way".