Northeast (Brazil)

From World travel guide

While elegant Rio de Janeiro and cosmopolitan São Paulo are best-known places in Brazil, the Northeast, or Nordeste, is the true heart of the country. The first Europeans landed here, and over the next centuries brought millions of slaves from Africa to the region. Added to the indigenous population, the result is a fascinating rich cultural mix.

Contents 1 Regions (States) 2 Cities 3 Other destinations 4 Understand 5 Talk 6 Get in 7 Get around 8 See 8.1 Itineraries 9 Do 10 Eat 11 Drink 12 Stay safe 13 Get out

Regions (States)

• Alagoas
• Bahia
• Ceará
• Maranhão
• Paraíba
• Pernambuco
• Piauí
• Rio Grande do Norte
• Sergipe

Cities

• Fortaleza - the pleasant capital of Ceará and close to several spectacular beaches
• João Pessoa - the capital of Paraíba, with the easternmost point in the Americas
• Juazeiro do Norte - Brazil's most famous pilgrimage site, located in rural Bahia.
• Maceio - the beautiful capital city of Alagoas, known as "Waters' Paradise"
• Natal - a small city, and the capital of Rio Grande do Norte
• Olinda - a preserved colonial town with lots of great music
• Recife - a major city and the capital of Pernambuco
• Salvador (Salvador da Bahia) - the capital of Bahia, rich in African influence and colonial architecture
• Teresina -- Considered by some to be the hottest city in Brazil, it is the capital of Piauí and a gateway to exploring the pre-historic remains in Serra da Capivara.

Other destinations

• Fernando de Noronha - A tropical island paradise in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. Marine National Park since 1997.

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Eat

Drink

Stay safe

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