Discover the charm of Paraíba’s interior: culture, history and nature.
The interior of Paraíba is a region rich in history and culture, with cities that retain traces of the prosperous times of cotton production.
Videos about Campina Grande, Cabaceiras, Areia, Ingá Archaeological Site and Assis Chateaubriand Art Museum
Campina Grande na Paraíba05:35
Cabeceiras na Paraíba10:16
Lajedo de Pai Mateus em Cabeceiras PB13:21
Areia na Paraíba12:38
Arte Rupestre na Paraíba10:38
Areia na Paraíba - Guia
Museu de Artes Assis Chateaubriand25:08
Sítio Arqueológico da Pedra do Ingá PB10:19
A Pedra do Ingá e o enigma das gravuras na Paraíba11:00
Main Cities and Attractions in the Interior of Paraíba
In the Interior of Paraíba, the highlights include Campina Grande, famous for its lively forró; the Ingá Archaeological Site, home to fascinating cave inscriptions; the Dinosaur Park in Sousa, an important palaeontological site; and the charming Historic City of Areia, full of cultural heritage.
Each of these places offers a unique experience, reflecting the rich diversity of the region.
1. Campina Grande
- History: During the heyday of cotton production in the 19th century, Campina Grande became the second largest cotton exporter in the world, especially during the American Civil War. Today, the city is famous for its trade in coloured cotton, an ecological product that is valued worldwide.
- Festivals: The Festa de São João (St John’s Festival), considered“the largest St John’s Festival inthe world“, and the Winter Festival.
- Museums: Visitors can explore the Cotton Museum, which preserves the memory of the time when cotton was called ‘white gold’, and the Campina Grande Historical Museum, which exhibits local history from the earliest times and offers a rich and detailed view of the region’s cultural heritage. There is also the Assis Chateaubriand Art Museum, which has a diverse collection that includes works from different Brazilian artistic movements.
2. Cabaceiras
- Cinema: Known as the “Roliúde Nordestina”, the city is the setting for film productions such as “O Auto da Compadecida”.
- Goat Festival: Celebrates goat breeding and takes place at the end of May, attracting tourists.
- Natural attractions: The Lajedo de Pai Mateus, with its rock formations and cave paintings, is a must.
3. Ingá
- Archeological site: Pedra do Ingá is famous for its rock inscriptions, dating back thousands of years, which fascinate researchers.
- History: The site is protected as a National Monument and there are several theories about the origin of the inscriptions.
4. Areia
- Tourist development: Areia has improved its hotel structure, with the Hotel Bruxaxá being renovated and extended.
- Cultural heritage: The Teatro Minerva was Paraíba’s first theatre, built in 1859, and the Pedro Américo Museum is the birthplace of the famous Brazilian painter.
See Area is home to the first mills in Paraíba and has a lot of history.
5. Sousa
- Vale dos Dinossauros: One of the most important palaeontological sites in the world, with 51 dinosaur footprints.
- Visiting: The site is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, with guided tours. Visitors can explore the trails and viewpoints that lead to the footprint trails.
Final thoughts
The interior of Paraíba is a place where backlands and mountain ranges alternate, offering visitors a rich cultural and historical experience. If you’re interested in exploring this region, each city offers a unique piece of the rich tapestry of Paraíba’s history and culture.
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