Joao Pessoa Travel Guide
Brazil
João Pessoa is a city of 1,421,827 people on Brazil’s northeastern coast and the capital of Paraíba. It sits in a tropical coastal setting, with beaches spread along the city and nearby coastline.
Most visitors arriving by air use Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA). Cabo Branco beach is the closest named beach at 3.2 kilometres, while Praia da Penha, Praia de Jacarapé, Barra de Gramame and Barra de Gramame Sul offer further coastal options between 7.4 and 14.7 kilometres away.
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Weather in Joao Pessoa
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Pays in BRL
Plug type Type N & Type C (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 190
Dial code +55
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Brazil for various services, though often a service charge is already included. Check your bill carefully.
Best time to visit Joao Pessoa
Jan
30°20Feb
30°19Mar
30°19Apr
30°18May
29°22Jun
28°26Jul
27°24Aug
27°22Sep
28°20Oct
29°16Nov
29°11Dec
29°20Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Joao Pessoa
Cabo Branco beach
3.2 km away
Praia da Penha
7.4 km away
Jacaré beach
9 km away
Praia de Jacarapé
9.8 km away
Praia do Sol
11.6 km away
Barra de Gramame
13.1 km away
Praia da Restinga
14.6 km away
Barra de Gramame Sul beach
14.7 km away
Brazilian beach, located on the coast of the municipality of Conde, state of Paraíba
Things to do in Joao Pessoa
Parque Solon de Lucena
amusement park
3.7 km
Cinepolis Mangabeira
movie theater
5 km
A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Ultimos Dias
christian place of worship
1 km
Centro Espírita Vianna de Carvalho
religious organization
1.1 km
Comunidade Católica Consolação Misericordiosa
roman catholic place of worship
1.4 km
Paróquia Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe
roman catholic place of worship
2.3 km
Atol Music Bar
music venue
2.5 km
Paroquia Santo Antonio de Lisboa
roman catholic place of worship
2.5 km
Getting there
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport · 11.7 km
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