The Northeast is the third largest region in Brazil and the largest in number of states, with nine: Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe. Its total area is 1,561,177 km², similar to the area of Mongolia. The region has 3,338 km of beaches, […]
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Juazeiro do Norte: Things to Do and a Guide to Religious Tourism
Juazeiro do Norte: Things to Do in the North-East’s Largest Centre for Religious Tourism Juazeiro do Norte is the largest city in the Ceará hinterland and one of Brazil’s leading religious tourism destinations. The town owes its origins to the work of Father Cícero Romão Batista, who settled in the […]
Seridó, Rio Grande do Norte: A Comprehensive Tourist Guide
The Seridó region of Rio Grande do Norte is one of the most authentic and fascinating regions of the north-eastern semi-arid region. Situated in the interior of the state, the region boasts landscapes of caatinga scrubland, imposing mountain ranges, iconic dams, archaeological sites, historic towns, a rich regional cuisine and […]
Sertão of Pernambuco: A Cultural Diversity Hub
Sertão of Pernambuco has many tourist and cultural attractions The Sertão occupies most of Pernambuco’s territory, 70 per cent of the state. Division of the Sertão The Sertão is divided into six micro-regions: Araripina, Salgueiro, Pajeú, Moxotó, Petrolina and Itaparica (see below). In general, its economy is based on animal […]
Pernambuco: History and must-see attractions
Pernambuco: Discover the cultural and natural riches of Northeast Brazil Pernambuco is a vibrant and diverse state in the northeast of Brazil, known for its stunning beaches, rich cultural history and impressive natural landscapes. This article looks at the uniqueness of the state, its history and culture, and highlights its […]

