Brazil - Pernambuco, Paraiba & Rio Grande do Norte (PDF Chapter)

This is the Pernambuco, Paraíba & Rio Grande do Norte chapter from Lonely Planet’s Brazil guidebook.

The nearly 1000km-long coastline edging these three states consists of one sandy, sunburnt beach after another, backed by dunes, palms or cliffs. The coast is home to four very different cities: historic Recife, artsy Olinda, appealingly revived João Pessoa, and the holiday playground of Natal.

• be stunned by the world-class beaches, scenery, diving and snorkeling at crowd-free Fernando de Noronha
• maps
• dance in the streets and experience the unique culture of Olinda during euphoric Carnaval
• transportation
• enjoy the stylish but unpretentious international beach scene of beautiful Praia da Pipa
• restaurants & accommodations

Coverage includes: Pernambuco, Recife, Olinda, Fernando de Noronha, Paraíba, João Pessoa, Rio Grande do Norte, Natal & around, Praia da Pipa and São Miguel do Gostoso.