Giant paper mache carnival puppets in Olinda / Brazil

Giant paper mache carnival puppets in Olinda. (Photo © RavensOnTheRoad.com)

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Brazil travel guide - Pernambuco, Paraiba & Rio Grande Do Norte (Chapter)

Brazil’s northeastern coastline is dotted with small towns perfect for chilling out or water activities, and home to appealing cities – historic Recife, artsy Olinda, revived João Pessoa and the holiday playground of Natal. Offshore is the tropical getaway of Fernando de Noronha archipelago.

Coverage includes: Pernambuco, Recife & around, Olinda, Fernando de Noronha, Paraíba, João Pessoa, Jacumã & around, Rio Grande do Norte, Natal & around and Praia da Pipa.