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Experience Brazilian culture in João Pessoa

João Pessoa is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraiba, in the northeast of the country where the Brazilian "nose" juts out the furthest into the Atlantic Ocean. The Europeans found fertile ground and fine woods here and which they had to first have a war over. The Portuguese were able to beat the Spanish, French and Dutch and then they founded João Pessoa in the 16th century. Sugar was the main export of the region and it ensured a blossoming of the city well into the 18th century.  Mostly black slaves worked on the sugar cane plantations and that is why you will see many Afro-Brazilians in the region today. They enriched the area with all kinds of cultural goods, delicious dishes and of course the well known martial art capoeira.  On the many beautiful beaches around João Pessoa you can watch the flink, tricky dancers. Here and there you can also book courses. Get your rental car to experience memorable vacation.

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The scenic beauty of the João Pessoa outdoors

João Pessoa itself is a very green city, allegedly even the greenest city in the Americas.  Many parks and gardens with colorful flowers give the entire area a fresh, airy flair that is not bad in the subtropical heat. Those looking for a total cooling down and want to go swimming should go to the many beaches in the area. Fine white sand surrounded by palm trees with crystal clear water attracts the visitors. There are some beaches where there is a lot of excitement going on, parties next to water sport in all kinds of variations and then there are beaches where you can have complete peace and quiet. In order to reach those, however, you will have to have a rental car since the beautiful beaches are a couple miles outside of the city. In return, though, you will be rewarded with beautiful sunrises. The beach Ponta do Seixas south of Cabo Branco holds the easternmost point of South America ready for tourists. Camina Beach is a surfer’s hot spot because of the really high waves. The beaches Barra de Mamanguape and Picãozinho are excellent snorkeling areas because of the many reefs.  Drive with your car rental and discover the landscape.

On the beaches there is often an opportunity to buy a handmade hammock that you can then hang between coconut palms. It’s like a dream to hang relaxed and look out over the shimmering blue of the sea.  With your car rental, enjoy your freedom on the beaches.

Taste a flavor of Brazil with João Pessoa cuisine

Back in João Pessoa you should definitely try the varied regional cuisine. The entire cuisine of the region is based on the African and Creole cuisine. Here, where you are close to the sea, many dishes are more based on seafood and fish. The further inland you travel, the dishes will be based more on meat with rice, beans and manioc.  Be enchanted by the view while driving your rental car. You can dine very nicely in the historic downtown. Many colorful old houses and colonial buildings create exactly the right ambience and after eating you can go for a nice walk through the area. Many wonderful sacred buildings can also be discovered, like the monastery Mosteiro de São Bento from the 17th century and the cathedral Nossa Senhora das Neves. The latter stands out not only because of the impressive ceiling paintings, but because the entire building is a cultural center of the city in which you can visit even more museums. The main focus should definitely be on the different architectural styles of the São Francisco Church. Nearly two hundred years of construction mix Renaissance and different Baroque styles together to create a unique work of art. The church is considered to be one of the most worth seeing in all of Brazil. 

From João Pessoa you can also go on some great trips. Along the beautiful coast or into the inland region, there is a lot more waiting to be discovered.

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