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Whereas elegant Rio de Janeiro and cosmopolitan São Paulo may be the best-known places in Brazil, the Northeast, or Nordeste is one of the liveliest - a land of sunny beaches, colonial towns, vibrating street parties, music and friendly people.
The largest airports are Salvador, Recife and Fortaleza, which provide easy access to most of Brazil. Some international flights too, but nothing compared to Rio or São Paulo.
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the pleasant capital of Ceará and close to several spectacular beaches
the capital of Paraíba, with the easternmost point in the Americas
One of Brazil's most famous pilgrimage sites, located in rural Ceará.
the beautiful capital city of Alagoas, known as the "Waters' Paradise"
Founded on the 25th of December (Natal means Christmas in Portuguese), and the capital of Rio Grande do Norte
Nicknamed "The Brazilian Venice", it is built on several islands linked by many bridges. Rich in history, art and folklore. Do not miss neighboring Olinda and Porto de Galinhas. The city is also a gateway to the amazing archipelago of Fernando de Noronha.
the capital of Bahia, rich in African influence and colonial architecture
a major city, capital of Maranhão and halfway between Amazon and Northeast.
Considered by some to be the hottest city in Brazil, it is the capital of Piauí and a gateway to exploring the pre-historic remains in Serra da Capivara.
Abrolhos is an archipelago off the coast of Bahia, a state of Northeast Brazil.
Chapada Diamantina National Park (Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina) is in the center of the state of Bahia in Brazil.
Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago in Brazil and a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Its pristine beaches, landscapes, water sorts including snorkeling and diving, and wildlife attract tourists worldwide.
Lençóis Maranhenses is a national park in the Maranhão state of northeastern Brazil. The park is also a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sete Cidades National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional de Sete Cidades) is in Piauí, Brazil.
The Serra da Capivara National Park is a protected area in the Northeast region of Brazil. It is a World Heritage site and contains the oldest prehistoric rock paintings in the Americas.
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