Joao Pessoa

João Pessoa is a coastal city near the mouth of the Paraíba River in eastern Brazil. Its old town is known for its baroque and art nouveau architecture. The 16th-century São Francisco Church has Portuguese painted tiles in its courtyard and an ornate, gold-adorned chapel. Tambaú and Cabo Branco beaches are lined with bars and nightclubs, plus shops selling local woodcarvings and pottery.
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Tambaú Beach Hotel
1. Tambaú Beach Hotel
4.2
(639)
Hotel
Nature & Parks
Streamlined rooms in an unpretentious hotel near the beach featuring a TV lounge & a rooftop pool.
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I really enjoyed my stay here. The location is perfect and it’s affordable, although sometimes weekends can be expensive. The front desk staff, Lucas and the others, are very attentive and friendly. For a three star hotel it’s very good value. Atmosphere is comfortable.
Rooms are lil bit small
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(Translated by Google) I believe that every good travel experience begins with choosing the right place to stay. And, unfortunately, we made a mistake in this regard. João Pessoa is an incredible city — beautiful, welcoming, and full of polite and helpful people. However, our stay at the Tambaú Beach Hotel left much to be desired. The location is excellent, super close to everything, but the hotel falls short in several aspects, especially in the cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms. The walls had mold — and, from what I've seen in other comments here on Google, it wasn't an isolated problem. A real nightmare for anyone with allergies! We booked some tours with Luck Turismo, which is a partner of the hotel and has a permanent space in the reception area to sell packages. One of the tours left at 6:45 am, and since breakfast is only served from 6:30 am, I tried to talk to the reception to see if it would be possible to arrive 10 minutes earlier or if they could prepare a snack for us to take with us. In other hotels I've stayed in, this has always been resolved willingly — after all, we are in a tourist city. But, to my surprise, the response was curt and abrupt: “There’s nothing we can do, can’t you have coffee in 15 minutes? That’s all the time you have.” No willingness to help, not even an attempt at a solution. As a result, I gulped down my food so as not to miss the tour. Another day, I ordered a tapioca for breakfast (which is made to order) and, quite rudely, the employee informed me that it would be the last one—at 7:20 am, with several guests still arriving to eat! I waited more than 15 minutes and, when I asked again, I was told they wouldn't be making any more tapioca that day. I could have enjoyed my breakfast normally, but I ended up wasting time waiting for something that never came. I also had an unpleasant experience when requesting a hairdryer at reception. The attendant, wearing headphones, showed complete unwillingness—he huffed, stood up, and handed over the item visibly annoyed, as if he were doing me a favor. In short, there are many accommodation options in João Pessoa, and I would certainly choose a different one on a future visit. The Tambaú Beach Hotel presents itself as a 3-star hotel, but honestly, it doesn't even come close to deserving one. (Original) Acredito que toda boa experiência de viagem começa pela escolha do local onde ficar. E, infelizmente, nesse ponto, nós erramos. João Pessoa é uma cidade incrível — linda, acolhedora e cheia de pessoas educadas e solícitas. Porém, nossa hospedagem no Tambaú Beach Hotel deixou bastante a desejar. A localização é excelente, super próxima de tudo, mas o hotel peca em vários aspectos, especialmente na limpeza dos quartos e banheiros. As paredes apresentavam mofo — e, pelo que vi em outros comentários aqui no Google, não foi um problema isolado. Um verdadeiro pesadelo para quem é alérgico! Fechamos alguns passeios com a Luck Turismo, que é parceira do hotel e tem um espaço fixo na recepção para venda dos pacotes. Um dos passeios saía às 6h45, e como o café da manhã é servido apenas a partir das 6h30, tentei conversar com a recepção para ver se seria possível entrar 10 minutinhos antes ou se poderiam separar um lanche para levarmos. Em outros hotéis que já fiquei, isso sempre foi resolvido com boa vontade — afinal, estamos em uma cidade turística. Mas, para minha surpresa, a resposta foi seca e ríspida: “Não tem como fazer nada, você não consegue tomar café em 15 minutos? É o tempo que você tem.” Sem disposição em ajudar, nem sequer uma tentativa de solução. Resultado: engoli a comida às pressas para não perder o passeio. Em outro dia, pedi uma tapioca no café da manhã (que é feita na hora) e, com bastante grosseria, a funcionária me informou que aquela seria a última — às 7h20 da manhã, com vários hóspedes ainda chegando para comer! Esperei mais de 15 minutos e, ao perguntar novamente, ouvi que não fariam mais nenhuma tapioca naquele dia. Poderia ter aproveitado o café normalmente, mas acabei perdendo tempo esperando algo que nunca veio. Também tive uma experiência desagradável ao solicitar um secador na recepção. O atendente, de fone de ouvido, demonstrou total má vontade — bufou, levantou e entregou o item visivelmente contrariado, como se estivesse me fazendo um favor. Em resumo, há muitas opções de hospedagem em João Pessoa, e certamente escolheria outra em uma próxima visita. O Tambaú Beach Hotel se apresenta como um hotel 3 estrelas, mas, sinceramente, não chega nem perto de merecer uma.
Cabo Branco Beach
2. Cabo Branco Beach
4.7
(13670)
Beach
Nature & Parks
This popular beach offers a long, sandy stretch for swimming & sunbathing, plus nearby eateries.
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Nice beach, but apparently the water is not so clean because the sewage system is directly dumping contaminated water in it. This is especially not pleasant during high tide and is also not very healthy. The beach is beautiful with many stands along the way of the beach.
Cabo Branco and Tambaú are among the best beaches in the Northeast. No, not the prettiest, but for a place to just enjoy the beach, they are hard to beat. Relatively safe water, not too rough. Many quiosques offer food and drinks. For more youthful excitement, go North to the Intermares Beach where you will often find surfers. Thus, it is windier and rougher, but there is much more boating activity to watch.
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.
Very beautiful beach, lots of food options nearby, some of them even with live music in the evening. There is a possibility to rent a bicycle/tricycle.
Cabo Branco Barrier: The extreme East of Latin America
Really good place to enjoy the time with family and friends and appreciate the beautiful view
Cabo Branco Station - Science, Culture and Arts
3. Cabo Branco Station - Science, Culture and Arts
4.3
(6067)
Cultural center
Museums
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A great place. You can see art, culture and technology.
Classic example of big Brazilian public work. Once the big investment is done (the propina ends and a big opening celebration), then starve the project for maintenance. It is not hopeless yet, but nearly nothing was open or in good condition. Hurrah! There were two maintenance workers. The observation deck was open and that's about it. I hear it used to be great.
Very interesting but need ti to be looked after by public administration
Beautiful place to walk around with friends and family! The Cabo Branco station is well maintained and easy access.
Awsome place to take any age child to children of all ages would enjoy this place.theres good amount of things to do there. ****
There are things to see, but it's a few. The main building was closed to repair. Can be better.
Beautiful place to visit and has a great view on the last floor.
Not worthy the way down there. Besides, the main building is closed due to structural problems.
Cabo Branco Lighthouse
4. Cabo Branco Lighthouse
4.5
(16023)
Sights & Landmarks
Park
At the easternmost point of the Americas, this 1972 winged lighthouse offers panoramic vistas.
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Tourist attraction with kiosks all around selling things. Nice lighthouse and surrounding area. There is not that much to see, but it worth going to once. Technically the most eastern point in all of the hemisphere/Americas.
Nice spot with a wonderful view on the easternmost point of the Americas. There are a few shops, restaurants and an artisan market and the area seemed relatively clean and safe. Recommended
It's a super important spot, the very oriental point of the American continent and unfortunately its kind of abandoned. There's a park with some very tourist shop... nothing special. I think local government should take care of that important spot of the continent.
beautiful view in top of falésia lighthouse and had see these local had is theme of notebook, in's school municipality it l'm had studyng in a these school anyway arrived this place wonderful a nice place the point more east of continent american in João Pessoa, O Seixas in brazil
The lighthouse seems inoperational and despite being marked as open, there's no way to enter. While the location and view spot is cool, as it is the Easternmost point of the Americas, I wish there was more to see here.
Now remodelled and ready to welcome people in its woods, it offers a hallmark of the most oriental place in the Americas.
Beautiful view and significant location (Eastern most part of the Americas). Yet, no lineup to take photos. There's also a little market and park that's under construction, I'm guessing that it gets really busy during high season.
Nice place, more oriental of South América
Picãozinho
5. Picãozinho
4.6
(367)
Reef
Nature & Parks
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(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place, I highly recommend the tour, even if you have children. The entire structure is a 10. The boats offer toys (slide, trampoline and floats) and all the support of snacks, drinks and beverages, there are bathrooms. The tour lasts on average 3 hours and is very worthwhile. (Original) Lugar muito Bonito super recomendo o passeio inclusive se tiver criança. Toda estrutura nota 10. Os barcos oferecem brinquedos(tobogam, trampolim e boias )e todo apoio de petiscos, bebidas e drinks, tem banheiros Passeio dura em média 3 horas vale muito a pena.
(Translated by Google) The trip is worth it. The place is very beautiful. We took the tour with Jampa Paradise. They provide diving goggles, which are worth the extra cost. The experience is even greater with the goggles. (Original) Vale a pena o passeio. O lugar é muito bonito. Fizemos o passeio com a Jampa Paradise. Eles oferecem os óculos de mergulho, o que vale a pena pagar pra usar. Com os óculos a experiência é maior ainda.
(Translated by Google) Incredible. Absolutely incredible. The reefs are full of life, the water is crystal clear and the place is very well preserved. They provide diving equipment on the boat for 10 reais, so you don't need to worry. The trip to Picãozinho is very peaceful, and the professionals who instruct us are very polite and trained. It's an incredible experience, well worth going. (Original) Incrível. Absolutamente incrível. Os recifes são cheios de vida, a água é cristalina e o local é muito bem preservado. Eles oferecem equipamento pra mergulho no barco por 10 reais, então não precisa se preocupar. O trajeto até picãozinho é muito tranquilo, e os profissionais que nos instruem são muito educados e treinados. É uma experiência incrível, vale muito a pena ir.
(Translated by Google) Wonderful place, spectacular!!! On low tide and summer days it looks like the Brazilian Caribbean. Lots of seaweed, coral and fish... Great! (Original) Lugar maravilhoso, espetacular!!! Nos dias de maré baixa e verão parece o caribe brasileiro. Muitas algas, corais e peixes... Bom d+
(Translated by Google) Of the natural pools, we only visited Picãozinho, but we enjoyed the trip. There are lots of little fish and the water is really crystal clear. We missed more guidance regarding environmental care. But it is worth visiting. (Original) Das piscinas naturais conhecemos somente Picãozinho, mas gostamos do passeio. Tem bastante peixinhos e a água realmente é cristalina. Sentimos falta de uma maior orientação com relação aos cuidados ambientais. Mas vale a pena conhecer.
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to visit, at low tide you can enjoy it a lot and even see very beautiful fish swimming together with the people... (Original) Lugar bonito para se visitar, com maré baixa é possível aproveitar bastante e ainda ver peixes muito bonitos nadando junto com o pessoal...
Bessa Beach Hotel
6. Bessa Beach Hotel
4.3
(2916)
Hotel
Nature & Parks
Airy hotel offering free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking, plus an outdoor pool, a restaurant & a bar.
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Lovely staff. Great location (near ice cream stores, restaurants, hot dog stands, coconut water stands), has a pool. Agulhas are awesome!
I arrived to check in, and I left immediately to another hotel after I saw the room. I don't know what to say other than "TERRIBLE" room. Unprofessional, rude staff that lack the basic knowledge of how to service guest. This is not even one star hotel. TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE. Take my advice and stay away from this hotel.
There are not many hotels in the immediate area, and I find myself needing to stay in this neighborhood occasionally, but had never tried Bessa Beach Hotel before, so I thought I’d give them a try. My first impression was that I didn’t find the employees very helpful. When we parked in front of the hotel and took our bags out of the car, the bellman asked “do you want help bringing those into the hotel?” I knew that there wasn’t a chance that he'd be bringing my bags up to the room, and I was right. Later, when coming back to the hotel after dinner, we greeted the desk clerk with a “good evening”, but he couldn't be bothered to reply—I guess we disturbed his nap. The hotel elevator had an overwhelming odor of mold, probably from guests using the elevator directly after the swimming pool. Our room was not much better: there were no hangers in what passed for a closet and the bathroom was very small and uncomfortable. The bed had only 2 of the flimsiest pillows I've seen in a long while. We called the front desk to see if they could send up 2 more. We waited for a while, but finally gave up and went out. When we returned, we called the front desk again, and with a new shift on duty, it was an easy task (as it should've been the first time we asked). The bed was so uncomfortable that I hardly slept at all. When I moved the pillow, I discovered that there was an electrical outlet behind the pillow on the headboard. I don’t know what the building code is, but I’m pretty sure that an outlet behind a pillow would not b on the “good idea” list. I have never stayed in a hotel that didn’t have a room safe, until I stayed here. Overall, I won’t be staying here again, and I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone that I like.
I've noted a lack of recepniotists to tell us where in the hotel was the event and more info about it. After searching for a while in the hotel we finally found a guy from room service that gave us directions.
Good location and a good restaurant. It took a little to bring my pizza.
Good hotel right on the beach balcony Ros the best
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