Joao Pessoa - Why You Should Visit
The place is named Joao Pessoa because it is a tribute to a policitician who was born in the State of Paraiba. When he was campaigning for vice president, he was murdered. That's why in that same year, the name of the city was changed.
In terms of green spaces, Joao Pessoa is the second largest city in the world. It has more than 700 hectares of forest land. Its distinction was gained last 1992 after being surveyed in various countries by the United Nations.
João Pessoa pontos turisticos preserve some parts of the Atlantic forest in the center of the city because it has beautiful parks and avenues lined with ornamental trees and fruit bearing. The two reserves are the main study of tropical fauna and flora. They play an important role in maintaining the temperature of the whole city.
Joao Pessoa was founded in 1585 and it is one of the ancient cities. It is located at the mouth of Paraiba river. The fortress became successful in fighting for the area against the French. But they could not resist the Dutch who invaded and live some part of the Northeast of Brazil.
It has lots of churches, palaces, houses, and other prehistoric buildings from past. You can have the Casa de Polvora. This is the former powder warehouse which becomes a museum nowadays. The Monastery have beautiful facade with sculptures, tiles, wood carvings, and other indigenous art.
Joao Pessoa is considered as a coastal city with beaches. You can go to Tambaba which is 7 kilometers from the main of the city. It has lots of beautiful views and most of them are place in postcards. You will love its landscape and sea. You can go to small fishing village which is the Penha and it is just 2 kilometers away. Tambaba is devoted to naturalism. By just watching the pictures of the beaches of Joao Pessoa, you will already fall in love with the place. You can visit the Cabo Branco which belongs to praias de Joao Pessoa because of its 50 meters high cliffs and lighthouse.
There are many places near Joao Pessoa where you can do boat strolling. Some of the operators also offer buggy tours along the beaches which you will surely enjoy.
One of the famous attraction is the sunset in Jacare beach. It has small restaurants and overlooking by the sea. Every day, you will have the chance to see beautiful sunset.
