NORTHEAST BRAZIL - Brazil - page 169

FERNANDO
DE NORONHA

Fernando de Noronha (see pp224-5) , part
of Pernambuco, comprises 21 islands. The
warm, clear waters here offer Brazil's best
scuba diving and snorkeling experience.

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PARAÍBA, RIO GRANDE DO
NORTE & CEARÁ
(see pp226-43)

Natal (see p236) , capital of Rio
Grande do Norte, is a popular
sunshine destination. The beaches
around Natal, with huge moving
dunes, shaped by the shifting wind,
create fascinating landscapes
of snowy white sand.

SERGIPE, ALGOAS
& PERNAMBUCO
(see pp208-25)

Recife (see
pp216-19)

Salvador (see pp184-95) , capital of Bahia, has beautifully
restored complexes of Baroque churches and palaces, built during
the 18th-century sugar boom. Its historic center is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, offers a unique glimpse into Brazil's history
and is the crown jewel of Portuguese architecture.