João Pessoa
João Pessoa is the capital of Paraíba, a state in northeastern Brazil. It is a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean.
Cabo Branco: A coastal neighborhood and headland in João Pessoa, noted for its lighthouse and cliffs. The headland marks the eastern edge of the city’s urban coastline.
Paraíba: A state in northeastern Brazil, bordering the Atlantic Ocean and neighboring states. João Pessoa is its capital and principal coastal city.
João Pessoa Cavalcanti de Albuquerque: A Brazilian politician who governed Paraíba from 1928 until his assassination in 1930. The city was renamed in his honor after his death.
Cabedelo: A port city in Paraíba immediately north of João Pessoa, at the mouth of the Paraíba River. Its harbor and beaches extend the capital’s coastal metropolitan area.
Historic Center of João Pessoa: The historic core of João Pessoa, with colonial-era churches, squares, and civic buildings. Its architecture traces the city’s development from the colonial period onward.
Portuguese colonization of Brazil: The process by which Portugal claimed, settled, and governed Brazil from the sixteenth century onward. Portuguese colonial rule established the settlement that grew into João Pessoa.
Epitácio Pessoa: A Brazilian politician from Paraíba who served as president of Brazil from 1919 to 1922. His career links the state and its capital to national politics.
Bayeux: A municipality in Paraíba that borders João Pessoa to the west. It forms part of the capital’s contiguous urban area.
Tambaú Beach: An urban beach in João Pessoa, lined with hotels, restaurants, and public promenades. Tambaú is among the city’s best-known beach districts.
Capitania of Paraíba: A Portuguese colonial administrative territory established in northeastern Brazil in the sixteenth century. The city’s early history is tied to the colonial territory’s founding and administration.