Coast of Paraíba

The Paraíba coastline has a length of 138 km, from the estuary of the river Grajú (north, bordering with the Rio Grande do Norte) to another estuary, the Goiana River to the south, and borders Pernambuco). With a humid tropical climate, rainfall in winter and part of the fall, has about 55 natural and urban beaches, where its white sand, blue-green sea is incremented by gentle coves, estuaries and surrounded by cliffs and coconut grovess, cashew, maçarandubas trees.

Starting from JOÃO PESSOA, the beautiful capital of the state of Paraiba, which has the beaches of:

Tambaú - 1 Km The Sea Inside, up to the beach Tambaú, there is the presence of reefs coralineos, discontinuous, softening the force of the sea and acting as a natural breakwater that in times of lower tides is called Picãozinho where access is only by boats. Reefs emerge as plateau cut by canals and pools of clear and transparent waters that one can clearly see small fish and crustaceans.

Cabo Branco - Beach of Seixas, Easternmost point of the Americas, where the sun rises first (at 4:50 AM!), this narrow beach is dominated by the Cabo Branco, with lighthouse located above the cliff. This cliff is now threatened by the action of the sea and man..On the beach of Cabo Branco there is a range of limited beaches by vertical walls of cliffs, with an average height of 50 meters, framing the South coast and being formed, predominantly, by reddish color of land, covered by the rest of Atlantic forest, which predominated in significant coastal area of ​​the state. Part of these forested slopes were listed by the Federal Government and are environmentally protected area.

CONDE 

Tambaba: A 25 km from Joao Pessoa, located at Barra de Garau, in the municipality of Conde in Tambaba, was installed the first official naturism camp in the Northeast, the second of Brazil. With a length of 1.7 meters of pure wild beauty and is protected by its high and steep cliffs, sometimes covered by a dense forest, now denuded, highlighting the colors of red or white land. Access to this beach is facilitated by state highway PB-008, integrated to the highway Conde-Jacumã.

Coqueirinho: The beach Coqueirinho, as the name says, has many coconut trees. It has rounded shape with several cliffs. In one of its parts has clear water, mild waves and reefs. At another point, it has strong waves in the open sea, forming natural caves in the rocks. Coqueirinho is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches of Paraiba coastline, ideal for diving, surfing and practice of deep sea fishing and camping.

CABEDELO 

Areia Vermelha: It's not a beach but an island that lies 1.5 km from the coast, located on the beachfront of Camboinha in Cabedelo. It appears only when the tide is low. Its name comes from the color of its reddish sand and it is a paradisiacal quiet place formed by natural pools, fish and coral within reach at the hands. The water is crystal clear, great for snorkelling practice.

Praia do Jacaré: Here nature offers one of its most beautiful spectacles associated with what human culture is capable of producing better. The sunset on Jacare Beach (River Beach), located in Cabedelo, 18 km from Joao Pessoa, is a mandatory stop. At the sound of Ravel's Bolero, visitors can watch this spectacle of nature.

River beach Jacaré

Praia de Intermares: The beach Intermares, in the municipality of Cabedelo (18 km from Joao Pessoa, Paraiba) is considered one of the most beautiful of the Brazilian coast, but with some differences that the competitors do not have. Beach considered urban, despite having few nearby buildings, is one of the main points of the northeastern surfers and of course of Paraíbanos (one who is borned in Paraíba)

MATARACA

Praia de Camaratuba: The beach Barra de Camaratuba is located on the border between Paraiba and Rio Grande do Norte, located between the rivers Camaratuba and Guajú, distant 110 km from the capital João Pessoa. In the area there is a small fishing village in the municipality of Mataraca (PB).

PHOTO: DIRCEU TORTORELLO via Google

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Brazil: Paraiba State

Paraíba is a coastal state and the third most densely populated state of the Northeast; João Pessoa, the sea-bordered state capital, and Campina Grande, in the interior, rank among the fifteen-largest municipalities in the Northeast of Brazil. Named after the river of the same name, Paraíba is a popular tourist destination as well as an important epicentre for industry. It is acclaimed for its beautiful beaches, pleasant climate and cultural and geographical diversity. 

It is located in the Brazilian Northeast, and it is bordered by Rio Grande do Norte to the north, Ceará to the west, Pernambuco to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

Some of the most notable Brazilian writers and poets are from Paraíba like Augusto dos Anjos, José Américo de Almeida, José Lins do Rego, Ariano Suassunaand Pedro Américo, the last being also known for his historical paintings.

The Paraíba economy is largely based upon the making of shoes and other leather products, the raising of cattle for beef, and sugarcane, corn. Though historically sugarcane has dominated the Paraíba agricultural sector, pineapple, corn, and beans cultivation are also widespread. The other important economical sector in the state is tourism, especially the state urban and unspoilt beaches, ecoturism and festivals such as "carnaval" and "São João."

There are four different destinations (regions) to visit in the state of Paraiba: Sertão, Cariri, Brejo and Litoral, which we will show in separate posts.

The following tourist attractions are “must-sees” during your time in the beautiful Paraíba:

• Casa da Pólvora – a historical museum

• Cultural Center in João Pessoa – complete with an astronomical observatory, library and art exhibitions

• Golden Chapel (Capela Dourada)

• Museum of Sacred Art

• Nossa Senhora do Carmo

• The beautiful park of Parque Sólon de Lucena

• Baía da Traição - a military museum

• The many gorgeous beaches

• The Itapuá Sugar Mill

• Pedra do Ingá – an area of breath-taking natural beauty

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Pedra do Ingá (Ingá Stone)

The Ingá Stone (Pedra do Ingá in Portuguese) is located in the middle of the Ingá River near the small city of Ingá, 96 km from João Pessoa, in Paraíba State.It is a rock formation in gneiss which covers an area of approximately 250 m². Altogether primary, a vertical wall 46 meters long by 3.8 meters high, and adjacent areas, there are entries whose meanings are unknown. Several figures are carved in low relief in this set, suggesting the representation of animals, fruits, and human constellations like Orion and Milky Way.

It is composed of some basalt stones covered with symbols and glyphs undeciphered until now. Scholars think it was created by natives that lived in the area until the 18th century. Unfortunately, the site is under constant danger of being damaged beyond repair by scavangers of artifacts and vandals.

Most glyphs represent animals, fruits, humans, constellations, and other unrecognizable images.

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