João Pessoa can count on more than four centuries of history, as it was founded on August 5th, 1585, and which is represented by its grand houses, its churches and the roads of its historic centre. These roads have been renovated and are ready to receive visitors in grand style.
Nowadys João Pessoa is a small city very happy and lively thanks to its geographic dimensions and the warm and carisma of its the inhabitants.
João Pessoa is considered one of the quitest and most secure cities in Brasil. Everyone should enjoy the quitness and nice atmosphere of this place with its marine breeze and wonderful sea.
By the coast, thirty kilometers of breathless beaches, with white sands full of rocks, tree palms, rivers, and the surrounding Atlantic forest.
Just 2 nautical miles from the beach of Tambaú, it is possible to enkoy the natural swimming pools of Picãozinho which attracts many people to enjoy the marine barrier and practising snorkeling.
Along the coastline can be found the Ponta do Seixas (the most eastern side of the Americas), which receives the first rays of sunshine of the continent every morning, as well as 30 km of beaches blessed by a pleasant breeze and beautiful views
Few kilometers from João Pessoa, you can find the city of Cabedelo, where you can assist to a wonderful show: the sunset on the Paraiba river, by the sound of the Ravel 's Bolero. Here, trees and vegetation is the backdrop to everything; from the Atlantic forest reserves to its urban areas. They are present in the squares, the roads, the residential gardens, and in every nook and cranny; making the city one of the greenest in the world

- Estação Nordeste ( summer shows full of artists and music from each tastes)
- Folia de Rua (the main pre-carnival festival of the country, re-unites more than 50 blocks of the carnival a week before the official date) -
- Paixão de Christo (life, death and resurrectionof Christ, from the interesting poin t of view of the local culture)
- São João Pessoa (the most important event in the northeast of the country, celebrates the days of São João and São Pedro with traditional dances and typical food- JUNE) -
- Festivity das Neves (anniversary of the city and the of the Saint Nossa Senhora das Neves, to JULY/AUGUST) -
- Música do Mundo (music along the seaside, in December)