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João Pessoa is the city with the most trees in the country; with 18,27 Meters Square of green area per habitant, and it is also the most extreme point of the Americas.
The city is going through a big restoration process in the historical downtown area, which should be concluded in 2005. |
However, the tourist can see in Antenor Navarro Square, the result of the restoration of 2 mansions that were turned into bars and crafts markets.
| Our beautiful beaches, situated in the city, are protected by a legislation that forbids the construction of buildings higher than 18 meters (3 or 4 floors) up to 200 meters from the coast. Thus, it is possible to enjoy the beaches without concrete walls ruining the view of the coastline. |
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Come to the city where the sun rises first and see the forest, the sea, the history and welcoming people that make it so enchanting.
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Tour options
Advice: you can rent a car to visit the city or use the services offered by receptive tour agencies. Ask for information at our reception.
City Tour
Visits the main touristic points in João Pessoa, the 3rd oldest city in the country. Tambaú and Cabo Branco beaches. Lighthouse, the most extreme point of the Americas overlooking Ponta do Seixas; Espaço Cultural (multi-cultural center hall); Lagoa (city lake), one of the city’s most famous postcards and the Historical Center. Back to the Hotel, visit the Mercado de Artesanato Paraibano (Crafts market), for shopping.
South Coast
A pleasant ride through beaches in the south of Paraíba: Barra de Gramame, Jacumã, Carapibus, Tabatinga, Coqueirinho and the famous Tambaba, the first official nudist beach in the Northeast. The beaches are semi-wild, multi-colored and full of rivers, palm trees and caves.
North Coast
A tour through the city’s urban beaches: Manaíra, Bessa, Intermares, Poço and Camboinha. Visit the Fortaleza de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Fort), which overlooks the encounter of Paraíba River and the sea, reminding people of history since the Portuguese colonization.
Picãozinho
A catamaran ride to natural pools near Tambaú Beach with crystal water, shells, corals and fishes that eat out of your hand. Days and schedule depend on sea levels.
Areia Vermelha (Red Sand Island)
A sandbank with natural pools around it in front of Camboinha Beach. The access is by catamarans and small boats (water-taxi). Days and schedule depend on sea levels.
Sunset
A boat or catamaran ride through Paraíba River up to where it meets the sea, observing mangroves in which crabs live, Cabedelo Port and Santa Catarina Fort. A visit to ‘Forte Velho’ (Old Fort), a small fishermen village. The tour ends at Jacaré Beach to watch the traditional sunset while listening to Ravel’s Bolero.
North Coast
- Costinha
- Lucena
- Barra de Mamanguape - manatee resort
- Baía da Traição - indian reserve, crafts made of wood and rope
- Barra de Camaratuba
Places to Visit
Paraíba’s Air club (Bessa)
University Campus - UFPB (Castelo Branco)
University Campus - Unipê (BR-230 road)
Casa da Pólvora (Downtown)
Hotel Globo Cultural Center (Downtown)
Tambaú Touristic Center (Tambaú)
Post-office old building (Downtown)
Cultural Center/Planetarium (Tambauzinho)
Train Station (Downtown)
Cabo Branco Lighthouse (Ponta do Seixas)
Santa Catarina Fort (Cabedelo)
Iate Club (Bessa)
Iate Club Jacaré (Cabedelo)
Baptist Church (Downtown)
São Bento Church (Downtown)
Nossa Srª da Penha Church (Penha)
Restinga Island (Lucena)
Areia Vermelha - Red Sand Island (Cabedelo)
Picãozinho (Tambaú)
Intermares Water Park (Intermares)
Starting point of Transamazônica road/BR230 (Cabedelo)
Buraquinho Forest (Cidade Universitária)
Crafts Market (Tambaú)
Energy Museum (Av. Epitácio Pessoa/Bairro dos Estados)
Redemption Palace (Downtown)
Solon de Lucena Park (Downtown)
Tea Pavilion (Downtown)
Seixas Point (Cabo Branco)
Cabedelo Port (Cabedelo)
Independence Square (Downtown)
João Pessoa Square (Downtown)
Jacaré Beach (Cabedelo)
Tambaba Nudist Beach (Conde)
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