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Brazil’s Northeast has everything to make
it one of the most sought after vacation centers in the world,
especially among travelers looking for perfect weather and even more perfect beaches. This
is probably why for the residents of Rio de Janeiro and São
Paulo, the Northeast is their number one vacation destination.
In 2001 it will be the chance for the British to discover this
part of Brazil, ironically the nearest part to the UK, with charter
operations starting in May to Natal, Recife and Salvador.
From São Luís, in the North, to the Bahia Basin,
in the South, the Northeast has over 3,200 kilometers (2,000 miles)
of virtually uninterrupted soft white beaches, while for the historically
minded there is Salvador, the former Capital of Brazil with its
154 churches, most of which are treasured architectural masterpieces.
Along the coast sit the towns of São Luís, Fortaleza,
Natal, João Pessoa, Recife, Maceió, Salvador, and
Porto Seguro. All of which have their own charm and a diverse selection
of attractions which range from camel rides over the dunes to state of the art water parks.
The Northeast is Brazil’s most folkloric
region. Part of that folklore is the cuisine that has elevated
the cooking of Brazil alongside that of France, Italy, China and Japan.
The Northeast covers 18% of Brazil and contains 29% of the population
who live in the states of Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão,
Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe.
Northeast Overview
Monica's gang visits the Northeast of Brazil
Alagoas
With beautiful beaches with their blue- green sea set against
a history of almost five centuries of dissent of all kinds,
Alagoas has become one of the best tourist destinations in Brazil.
Alagoas: Introduction
Quilombo dos Palmares
Maceió
Information Table
Links: Alagoas
Bahia
Land of all saints and all gods, Bahia is the main center in Brazil for religious
syncretism. The state also boasts one of the best street carnivals in Brazil.
Land of All Saints
Salvador
Places to Visit
Sauípe
A never-ending party
Chapada Diamantina
The War of Canudos
Irrigated Agriculture
Axé Project
Rectangle of Discovery
Information Table
Links: Bahia
Ceará
Known as the land of abolition, Ceará is the third largest
economy in the North East Region of Brazil, behind Bahia and
Pernambuco. The capital, Fortaleza, has a modern architectural profile and is an important tourist center.
An Introduction to Ceará
Fortaleza
Ceará - Beaches
Ubajara National Park
Arts and Crafts
Religious Sentiment
Information Table
Links:
Ceará
Maranhão
With a coastline dotted with beaches and a valued historical
heritage, Maranhão is a state where the marks of the colonial and imperial past are very strong. São Luís, the capital of Maranhão, is a World Heritage Site.
Maranhão: Introduction
São Luís
Alcântara
Carolina
River Parnaíba Delta
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Babaçu
Information Table
Links:
Maranhão
Paraíba
The state has 230 kilometers of coastline and the best known
beaches in the state, such as Tambaú and Manaíra, are located in or near the capital, João Pessoa, one of the biggest attractions in the state.
An Introduction to Paraíba
Atlantic Forest - Paraíba
João Pessoa
Paleontological Site
Information Table
Links:
Paraíba
Pernambuco
Pernambuco witnessed some of the most stirring episodes of Brazilian history.
Recife, is a perfect synthesis between old and new.
Cultural Diversity
Olinda
Recife
Fernando de Noronha
Beaches and Natural Resources
Port Complex of Suape
Information Table
Links: Pernambuco
Piauí
Piauí is a state of striking contrast. Included within
its territory is the Capivara National Park, the most important
archaeological site not only in Brazil but in the entire American continent.
Piauí:
Introduction
Serra da Capivara National Park
Teresina
Information Table
Links:
Piauí
Rio Grande do Norte
Three hundred and sixty five days of sunshine and an average annual temperature
of 26º C make Rio Grande do Norte a highly privileged state.
Sunshine and Leisure
Beaches and Dunes
Natal
Information Table
Links: Rio Grande do Norte
Sergipe
With a coastal strip of tropical forest apart
from beaches and dunes, the state has extensive mangroves. The
capital, Aracaju, was one of the first city to be planned in Brazil back in 1855 .
Sergipe: Introduction
Estância
Information Table
Links: Sergipe
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