Things to do & places to visit in State of Paraiba, Brazil

State of Paraiba #15 destination in Brazil 2023. The average rating score is 4.30 based on 64.8k traveler reviews, of 250 attractions. Timezone: America/Fortaleza, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 10:54.

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4.5 Jacare Beach (9.065 reviews)
- Beautiful
Monday: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Beaches

We were treated to saxophone music to the glorious backdrop of the sun setting on the river. The little cruise boat we rode on was great fun. Two "pirates" led us through a hilarious, immensely fun dance and a guide gave us a tour of the sights around us. See more..
4.5 Cabo Branco Beach (4.211 reviews)
- Possibly the best beach in the city
Beaches

Cabo Branco Beach is possibly the best beach in the city, mostly because of the infrastructure in the area: there are many hotels, beach bars, restaurants of all types (from pizza joints to fine dining establishments); you can rent bicycles to ride on the dedicated bike path that runs all along the coast of Joao Pessoa to Cabedelo. If you are a sun worshipper, you can rent a beach chair and an umbrella and sit on the golden sand, looking at the beautiful turquoise water that’s always warm. Cabo Branco Beach is flanked by 2 other beaches: Tambaú Beach and Seixas Beach which is where the easternmost point of the Americas is located. There are a lot of reasons to visit this beach and I highly recommend you come. See more..
4.5 Coqueirinho Beach (3.393 reviews)
- A bit crowded but still gorgeous
Beaches

Coqueirinho... you have changed, but you charm is till there. Myself and wife (locals living overseas) took an European couple for a tour around the beaches and guess what: they didn't want to leave Coqueirinho. I saw a review (@WongBrazil) complaining about the color of the water (yellowish) and the sun (how can you go to the beach and complain about the sun?). You have to check the season before going. Water temperature is awesome all year long, but around the Summer it gets a clear green tone which is fantastic. When coming down the cliff, you can either go to the right (find a comfortable bar and hotel structure and awesome canyons) and/or left (bars are humble but THIS is what keeps this place so good with a cosy little bay). The access is a bit harder, parking is difficult, but you got to stay here for at least 4 hours, enjoy its peace, before making a review. I love this place and so does everyone I take there. See more..
4.5 Igreja São Francisco (2.814 reviews)
- Outstanding Franciscan monument at Paraíba
Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals

Undoubtedly one of the most fascinating conventual complexes from colonial times in Brazil. Built between the end of the sixteenth century and the end of the eighteenth, the complex includes church, cloister, chapels and private rooms where the friars once lived and worked. See more..
4.5 Picaozinho (2.597 reviews)
- The beach are cool
Spent 2-3 hours Islands • Beach & Pool Clubs

The beach are cool, beatiful and calm, we stayed at Picaozinho for many hour and enjoy all the time, we can enjoy the beach like a pool. See more..
4.5 Praia de Tambaba (2.252 reviews)
- Favorite Beach in Brazil
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches

I've lived in Brazil for two years and I've seen all kinds of beaches - Tambaba is my favorite. The fact that it's also a "nudie" beach is incidental. I'm not a nudist, but I do follow the rules of the beach. Don't worry, you get used to it. Tambaba is a two-hour drive from Recife. You'll need to park your car and then walk along the "regular" beach to access the entrance. It's a fair walk so don't take a lot of stuff. There's a little restaurant on the beach so you don't even need to bring water. Note to women and families: Tambaba is a safe, secure, clean and well-regulated beach. I've gone there several times with my children and there's nothing to fear. One of the reasons I love it is there are so few people... and no weirdness. Just a quiet cove, beautiful cliffs and the occasional surfer. Try it! See more..
4.5 Piscinas Naturais do Seixas (1.213 reviews)
- Brazilian Caribbean
Beaches

If you visit João Pessoa city you must do a tour by boat to Piscinas Naturais Seixas. The boat departs from Tambaú Beach and the tour takes over 2 hours. You can swim with the fishes in the reefs. It's a Caribbean sample in Brazil. I can organize tour in a boat with bar, waterslide, kayak, snorkel, scuba diving and photos. Send me a message for further information. See more..
4.5 Camboinha Beach (1.114 reviews)
- Meet the neighbours from Campina Grande!
Beaches

Nice beach for walking, swimming, stand up paddling( this years fashion) unfortunately no infrastructure. Go prepared! Mainly frequented by the owners of the summer residences that line the beach. A favourite over the holiday period for these families, only form of socialisation being house visiting from early afternoon onwards. Streets now considered unsafe for walking after nightfall.Outside of the high season you can easily have the place to yourself! See more..
4.5 Praia da Barra do Gramame (1.052 reviews)
- Very adorable
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

The river / beach is very instresting we can enjoy of beach and river, it's amazing and calm all the time, there is a bar very good, and taste food; The sea food options is very very delicious; See more..
4.5 People Park (1.045 reviews)
- São João Festival
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Civic Centres

Great festival in June, as good as the carnival in February, lots of attractions, bars and restaurants. We went for four days and dance every night, great fun. See more..
4.5 Ilha De Areia Vermelha (966 reviews)
- A TRUE PARADISE!
Islands

When the tide is low, boats and jet-skis follow toward the red sand Island, accessible from the beach of Camboinha in Cabedelo. See more..
4.5 Centro Cultural São Francisco (928 reviews)
- Great place, full of histories
Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

O Centro Cultural São Francisco está localizado no centro histórico da cidade de João Pessoa no estado da Paraíba, no Brasil. O Centro Cultural funciona em um complexo arquitetônico formado pela Igreja e Convento de Santo Antônio, a Capela da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, a Capela de São Benedito, a Capela da Ordem Terceira (chamada de Capela Dourada), o Claustro da Ordem Terceira, uma fonte e um grande adro com um cruzeiro, constituindo um dos mais notáveis testemunhos do Barroco no Brasil. Por sua importância, foi tombado pelo IPHAN. Ao ser fundada a igreja era dedicada a Santo Antônio, e aparentemente a troca de nome ocorreu o início do século XX, por força de um costume popular, mas ainda é conhecida também pela antiga denominação. See more..
4.5 Tabatinga Beach (708 reviews)
- Amazing landscape!
Beaches

Everyone traveling to João Pessoa must see this place! Enjoy the landscape having a cold beer and eating some shrimps. See more..
4.5 Acude Velho (707 reviews)
- The city skyline
Parks

Good to see the city skyline. I went in June, so it was all decorated to "Festa Junina", a local festivity that can be compared with the Carnival. See more..
4.5 Ponta de Campina Beach (489 reviews)
- Great beach with kids
Beaches

On days with little wind and small waves, its the perfect outing for families with small kids. You have to walk far out to get to the deep. Beaware on early mornings and evenings with few people on the beach - for robbers. See more..
4.5 Praia Bela (468 reviews)
- BEACH, River and Sea
Beaches

Very nice place to spend a day, perfect for kids, the water is hot and not deep. Nice typical food served inside the water. See more..
4.5 Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church (461 reviews)
- Impressive baroque church in João Pessoa
Monday: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Churches & Cathedrals

The church of N. S. do Carmo is charmig especially due to its interior decoration, provided with ceramic tiles on the nave walls as well as elaborate eighteenth century altars and retables. See more..
4.5 Carapibus Beach (401 reviews)
- Most beautiful beach at João Pessoa
Beaches

Don't spend your money on expensive day trips to the reefs, when the ocean is low this beach offers amazing natural pools. See more..
4.5 Vila Sitio Sao Joao (389 reviews)
- It is fantastic!!!
Monday: Speciality Museums

The São João site is a scenographic city built in the park of the people (square) to simulate a small country town, showing how people lived or still live in small towns in the northeast. It has typical food, great music and beautiful people dancing and partying Sao joao. l'avant!!!! arrière!!!! See more..
4.5 Museu de Arte Popular da Paraiba (356 reviews)
- A terrific building plannwd by Niemeyer
Monday: Art Museums

The museum is rich and hosts interesting handicrafts from region. The phonographic acervum is good. But what must be highlightd is the construction and its location. A must visit in a town with fee options See more..
4.5 Monastery of Sao Bento (277 reviews)
- Sensation of Peace
Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Great place to meet peace and calm. Location to purify your heart and to pray for human concourse. yyyyyy uuuuuuu eeegtt See more..
4.5 Espaco Cultural Jose Lins Do Rego (250 reviews)
- Cultural Center
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Convention Centers

The Jose Lins do Rego Cultural Center is a great place to visit and learn more about the city and state in which it is located. In addition to concerts given and movies shown in the building, there is also a good museum dedicated to the writer for whom the building is named, as well as a small art gallery located across the hallway. One improvement that could be made is better signage as the museum--located in the basement--is not easy to find. I also asked directions from clerks working in one of the numerous kiosk/stores located around the main open concert hall, and I was told that this museum is actually located in the center of the city! (Another improvement would be to have books written by Jose Lins do Rego available for sale in or near the museum.) See more..
4.5 Areia Vermelha Marine State Park (241 reviews)
- Only here during Low tide!
State Parks • Parks

Areia Vermelha ("Red Sand" in Portuguese) is a sandbar that is submerged at high tide, so party boats and personal watercraft only visit around low tide. It's a lovely spot with warm clear water & you will probably see fish swimming around while you're there. Bring sun tan lotion! See more..
4.5 Lajedo de Pai Mateus (236 reviews)
- Worth a trip
Geologic Formations

Spectacular rock formations in a small and hidden area in the middle of the sertao, about 3.5 h from Joao Pessoa. Great for people who like the beauty of nature and visit national parks. See more..
4.5 Barra do Grau e Bela Beach (235 reviews)
- Choice between ocean & river beach
Beaches

Strip of sand where you can choose between bathing on the ocean side or the river. You can cross the river by foot, as water is shallow, or choose to be taken by small boat. Water can be rough on the ocean side and if high tide, waters will spill over the sand bank beach, displacing chairs and tables. There’s infrastructure of food kiosks See more..
4.5 Nossa Senhora da Guia Church (200 reviews)
- An incredible ancient church---must-see!
Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

This church—also known as the “Santuario” (sanctuary) of Nossa Senhora da Guia—was built in the late 1500’s by Carmelite monks. The church was built in a style called tropical baroque and has extravagant designs on its facade. There is also a profusion of tropical fruits, crowns, scepters, weapons from the Portuguese Colonial Empire and skulls. It been listed by the Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage of the State of Paraíba since May 16, 1949. This church contains the largest limestone altar in Brazil. Many buggy tours will take you here from the nearby capitol of Joao Pessoa, but you certainly can get here yourself by car. See more..
4.5 Parque Estadual da Pedra da Boca (192 reviews)
- Amazing
State Parks • Parks

It's a incredible experience. You have the opportunity of enjoy a real walk inside agreste. Sometime you can call Mr. Tico to guide you on this aventure. See more..
4.5 Paróquia Santo Antônio de Lisboa (186 reviews)
- Missa de pascoa
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Muito linda essa igreja. Assistimos a missa de Páscoa, muito organizada. Estava lotada. Vale a pena conhecer. See more..
4.0 Tambau Beach (5.814 reviews)
- Tambau is Fantastic
Beaches

The beach are wondersful there are a liittle places when the water make a naturals pool, and hove no waves, it's amazing, and the view is fantastic, you can take all kind of pictures and I guarantee all pictures look beatiful. See more..
4.0 Estação Cabo Branco (3.248 reviews)
- Architect's Must See
Monday: Art Museums

Certainly a must visit for architects or for extreme design lovers, 15 to 20 minute walk from the beach it is situated on the upper plane of Cabo Branco overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, it's a good idea to get information from your hotel or on the net as to what is on show. Sometimes there are very good music performances, local art and talent. See more..