Juazeiro is a city in northern Bahia, on the banks of the São Francisco river, right across from Petrolina (PE). Known as the Terra das Carrancas (Land of the Carrancas), it has a lively riverfront, islands with river beaches and a strong musical tradition. In addition, it is the hometown […]
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São Francisco Valley, Brazil: map, towns and wine route
The São Francisco Valley is the region bathed by the rio São Francisco and its tributaries, in the heart of Brazil’s northeastern sertão (backlands). In tourism, however, the name usually refers to the hub of Petrolina (PE) and Juazeiro (BA), famous for its irrigated fruit, tropical wines and river islands. […]

