We recently visited the beach areas of Porto de Galinhas and Maragogi. Porto de Galinhas is a major tourist beach destination, and is located about 60 km. south of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco. Maragogi is a greater distance away; it is located in the state of Alagoas. Both of these places are known for their “natural pools” (piscinas naturais).
The town of Cambuco is about 40 kilometers from Fortaleza, and I visited it today. A bus came and picked me up around 8:00 am, and we drove for about two hours. When you arrive at the destination, you immediately are made aware that it is a tourist destination. Vendors are aggressive, and the destination is designed as a small resort oasis with pools, restaurants, and “kite surfing” classes. Tourism is a major source of income for the local residents. I was surprised not to see a single foreign tourist, though: the visitors were all domestic Brazilian tourists, all coming from different states in the country.
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