The Capital of Rio Grande do Norte is Natal. It is situate 2600km to the North of Sao Paolo. The population today reaches up to 710,000 residents. The population is still increasing due to the influx of real estate developers and overseas investors. If you’re one of those who wants progressive growth and stability coupled with unending access to miles of untouched beaches then Natal is the perfect spot for you. (more…)
April 14, 2009
Pipa
The British have invaded Pipa. Don’t be alarmed, they are merely seeking the sun and the beautiful beaches that Pipa has been blessed with. Pipa gives Britons a respite from the frigid British climate. Last year alone, Brazil saw 2.1 million tourists. This year, they expect to see 2.5 million or even more. 18% of the tourists were from Europe, a mix of British, German, Portuguese, Swedes, and Italian citizens. With Spain and Tuscany becoming more and more expensive, it seems that British and European young bloods, as well as old ones, are looking into Brazil as an alternative. (more…)
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the capital of the Brazilian state, Ceará. For decades, Fortaleza has been one of the most well known tourist destinations in Brazil. Recently Fortaleza’s popularity has been arousing the attention of the British, European and even their neighbors; along with the American travelers, and financiers.
So, what makes Fortaleza so attractive? Perhaps, it’s a combination of the people, culture, food, sunny beaches and the sexiness of Brazil itself. To top that off, Brazil is very peaceful, has a low cost of living and is not plagued with natural disasters. (more…)
Recife
Recife is the Venice of Brazil, a mixture of ancient churches, old buildings and skyscrapers that make up for an interesting combination that is Recife. Although considered as the fifth largest city in Brazil, Recife is a little less cosmopolitan and modern than Sao Paolo and other famous areas in Brazil. It was only recently that Recife was thrust into recognition. This made foreigners more of a novelty to the citizens. (more…)
Sao Luis
In the 17th century a French naval officer named Daniel de la Touche de la Ravardihre founded the city and named it after Saint Louis, in honor of King Louis XIII of France. Although it is the only city originally established by France, the Portuguese captured Sao Luis and then the Dutch followed, but it was the Portuguese that made a lasting impression making São Luis the most Portuguese city in the land of Brazil.
To the west of Sao Luis is the São Marcos Bay, to the east is the São José Bay, and to the north is the Atlantic Ocean, so in essence Sao Luis is all but an Island. São Luis is considered the main seaport of Maranhao and another state: Piaui. It principally produces and then exports, corn, cassava, rice, sugar, cotton, lumber, animal skins and hides, balsam, castor oil, and a kind of palm oil called babassu. (more…)
Salvador
So, you’re in the tube riding happily on your way back to your flat, when suddenly you hear two people talking about how drab the weather in London can be, and how they wished they could go somewhere tropical. Then you can’t help but overhearing that you could purchase an idyllic home with a pool sitting on 10 acres of gorgeous land for £50,000 and maybe even under.
Of course, you’ll be flabbergasted, where in the world can you find such a steal? So you continue to eavesdrop, you hear the words Brazil, Bahia, and Salvador. In a trance, you get home and immediately look those places up on the internet. (more…)
Maceió
Maceió is a city that results if you add all the wonderful things about other coastal cities in Brazil like food, quality of life, safety, charm, sultry night life, beaches, and azure waters minus the overcrowding. In fact, if you ranked the most beautiful places in Brazil you might even be surprised that Maceió beats them all.
Many travelers are surprised to see that Maceió can offer all the things that Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo combined. The crystal clear water of the city gets even more so the farther south or north you go. Swimming and snorkeling are the main activities the coastline is encompassed by reefs that prevent fierce waves from breaking on shore. Maceió is the scuba diving capital of Brazil.
Well known beaches are dotted with hotels, restaurants, beach bars, and boat excursions, but incase you prefer the quieter places there are remote and nearly deserted beaches. (more…)
Teresina
The city of Teresina was named after Empress Teresa Cristina. She was so venerated in Piaui that two other cities were named after her. Teresina’s claim to Brazil’s history was in 1852, when it became the first city ever to be planned. The checker board like city is also the only city in the north east of Brazil that does not hug the coast line.
Every street in Teresina is lined with mango trees, which is why it has earned the moniker of being the greenest city in Brazil, albeit the hottest. Although located inland, Teresina has mini beaches of its own. This is due to the two rivers that border the city itself. Poti and Parnaiba provides Teresina with something like a beach during the months of drought, when the waters retreat and sand banks form lakes. (more…)
João Pessoa
It seems that the cities of tropical Northeast Brazil have been gaining popularity in the international tourism circuit. Natal, Fortaleza, Recife, and Salvador are now fighting to be crowned as the most visited city in Brazil.
Squeezed between Pernambuco, and Ceará’s Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba remains off the radar, which is fortunate because the beaches there are virtually untouched. Therefore it is clean and quiet. There are only a few hotels to choose from, but nevertheless they all can accommodate holiday makers comfortably. The culture is rich and its people are friendly.
Piquing British Interest (more…)