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, Brazil: towns, UNESCO Geopark, map and things to do
Seridó (RN): towns, UNESCO Geopark, map and things to do Seridó is a region in the sertão (the semi-arid backcountry) of Rio Grande do Norte, in the south-central part of the state, made up of about 25 municipalities. There, in fact, the caatinga (dry scrub forest) shares space with mountain […]
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 […]

