Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Exploring Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte & Ceará
Most visitors to the states of Paraíba, Rio Grande do
Norte, and Ceará focus on the natural beauty of the
beaches and the coastline. The most popular gateway
destinations are Natal in Rio Grande and Fortaleza
in Ceará, with easy access to most of the region's
attractions. Paraíba's capital, João Pessoa, with its
colonial buildings, parks, and beaches, is a pleasant
place to visit. In the interior of Paraíba, the monster
rock formations in Cariri offer an almost other-worldly
experience. Dinosaur fossils, discovered in
Souza, have made the place archaeo-
logically important. The harsh, arid
interior landscape of these states
has a unique, stark beauty.
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Towns & Cities
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SEE ALSO
• Where to Stay
pp379-81
• Where to Eat
pp405-406
Downtown João Pessoa from across the lagoon
For additional map symbols
see back flap
