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Capital city of Paraíba, Brazil
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One of the nicest churches in all of Brazil, the Igreja do São Francisco, built from 1589 to 1779, is on the north end of the city center. Its mixture of architectural styles is a fascinating reflection of the colonial empires at the time: the walls of the exterior courtyard, done in Portuguese azulejo tiling, are topped by curiously oriental-looking lion statues, while the church itself is a mixture of Portuguese, Dutch, and French styles and the dome shows influence from Goa. The ceiling features a 40-m-wide mural, and the interior is inhabited by lots of bats.
A small historical museum.
Sloping walk which leads westward and downhill from the church, and affords a magnificent view of the Sanhaua River and surrounding lush tropical forest.
This is the best restored cluster of colonial architecture, with the old Hotel Globo around the corner.
Ponta do Seixas is the easternmost mainland point in the Americas (only a part of Greenland is further east), at 34°47'38" west longitude and 7°09'28" south latitude. There is a monument to mark the spot, as well as an odd lighthouse designed by Oscar Niemeyer, and it has a sweeping view of the Atlantic. Ponta do Seixas is south of Cabo Branco beach, and accessible by city bus.
The visual best of the seafront of the Cabo Branco, live music and screen with nacional and international clips. Try the Delicious Shrimp. Cabo Branco Street, 4912.
Large buffet of regional food.
Intimate and lively. Both gay and straight.
German style sausages with real mustards are the specialty. Swiss owner.
Has live music every night and very friendly staff. The owners are Americans and are there most nights. Safe and secure neighborhood.
Breakfast included.
Beachfront on a less attractive part of the beach. Small apartments with cooking facilities, TV and fan. No breakfast.
No breakfast, shared bathroom. Also has larger rooms
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This hotel has a nice dining area and good continental breakfast. However, the rooms are very simple and dimly lit, the mattresses and pillows eternally damp and the flimsy doors insecure with poor quality locks. The open hallways give the hotel a feel of a government housing project (COHAB) more than a hotel taking advantage of the warm breezes of Brazil. An inexpensive place for some shut eye, but not a hotel for an extended stay.
By bus
From Recife, Campina Grande and Natal you can take the intercity bus or Blablacar. From Campina Grande the only bus company which offers this route is Real Bus.
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