Teresina Attractions
Teresina
Teresina, situated at the confluence of the Rio Poti and Rio Parnaíba, which here forms the boundary with the neighboring state of Maranhão, has been capital of Piauí state since 1852. It is 446km/277mi south-east of São Luís, capital of Maranhão.
Bus station
On BR 343
Airport
Aeroporto Nacional Teresina
History
Teresina lies in the interior of Piauí, 370km/230mi south of the state's short coastline of only 65km/40mi. Piauí gained access to the sea only in the latter part of the 19th century: it was the only state in north-eastern Brazil which was opened up by the driving of cattle from the interior to the coast. Cattle-rearing gave the pioneers of the sertão, among whom were many bandeirantes, both the food supply they needed and the leather which they used to make clothing and everyday utensils.
Teresina, situated at the confluence of the Rio Poti and Rio Parnaíba, which here forms the boundary with the neighboring state of Maranhão, has been capital of Piauí state since 1852. It is 446km/277mi south-east of São Luís, capital of Maranhão.
Bus station
On BR 343
Airport
Aeroporto Nacional Teresina
History
Teresina lies in the interior of Piauí, 370km/230mi south of the state's short coastline of only 65km/40mi. Piauí gained access to the sea only in the latter part of the 19th century: it was the only state in north-eastern Brazil which was opened up by the driving of cattle from the interior to the coast. Cattle-rearing gave the pioneers of the sertão, among whom were many bandeirantes, both the food supply they needed and the leather which they used to make clothing and everyday utensils.
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Central Market
The Teresina Central Market is a lively place where traditional clothing can be bought and local delicacies enjoyed, while live music is performed.
Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
N.S. de Lourdes
On the south side of the town is the church of Nossa Senhora de Lourdes (1961), with fine life-sized figures of saints and angels by local sculptors.
On the south side of the town is the church of Nossa Senhora de Lourdes (1961), with fine life-sized figures of saints and angels by local sculptors.
Piauí Museum
Piauí Museum
On Praça Marechal Deodoro is the Piauí Museum (established 1859), which contains religious art and Indian artifacts. Facing the Museum is the Prefecture.
On Praça Marechal Deodoro is the Piauí Museum (established 1859), which contains religious art and Indian artifacts. Facing the Museum is the Prefecture.
Craft Center
On Praça Dom Pedro is the Centro de Artesanato (Craft Center), in which leather goods, ceramics and articles made from plant fibres, wood and straw are offered for sale.
Nossa Senhora do Amparo
N.S. do Amparo
Beyond this, higher up, is the church of Nossa Senhora do Amparo (1852), in which the first mass in the new capital of Piauí was celebrated.
Beyond this, higher up, is the church of Nossa Senhora do Amparo (1852), in which the first mass in the new capital of Piauí was celebrated.
Palácio do Karnak
Palácio do Karnak
On Avenida Antônio Freire, is the late 19th century Palácio do Karnak, in Greco-Roman style, the seat of the state government.
On Avenida Antônio Freire, is the late 19th century Palácio do Karnak, in Greco-Roman style, the seat of the state government.
São Benedito
São Benedito
On Praça da Liberdade is the church of São Benedito (1896), with carved wooden doors (national monument).
On Praça da Liberdade is the church of São Benedito (1896), with carved wooden doors (national monument).
Theatre
On Praça Dom Pedro II is the Teatro 4 de Setembro (1894), with neo-Gothic pointed arches framing its doors and windows.
Teresina Surroundings
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Parque Nacional das Sete Cidades
Home to a diversity of flora and fauna, the Parque Nacional das Sete Cidades is the ideal tourist attraction for animal lovers. The park is most famous for its cave paintings and the isolated rock formations known as the "seven cities".
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Rio Parnaíba
The Rio Parnaíba is one of Brazil's most important rivers. Tours of its delta, showcasing the flora and fauna are available in Parnaíba.
Luis Correia, Brazil
Luís Correia
The little coastal town of Luís Correia has both exclusive beaches such as Atalaia and Coqueiros and almost untouched stretches of coast like Barra Grande and Carnaubinha. Also very charming is the Lagoa do Portinho, with 15km/9.3mi of dunes.
The little coastal town of Luís Correia has both exclusive beaches such as Atalaia and Coqueiros and almost untouched stretches of coast like Barra Grande and Carnaubinha. Also very charming is the Lagoa do Portinho, with 15km/9.3mi of dunes.
Pedra do Castelo
Pedra do Castelo
Near Castelo do Piauí, 188km/117mi south-east of Teresina, are the Pedro do Castelo ("Castle Rock") and other bizarre sandstone formations carved out by wind erosion. In this area there are also caves with rock paintings in reddish pigments resembling those in the Parque Nacional das Sete Cidades. Access by BR 343 (Teresina-Fortaleza); then, soon after Campo Maior, PI 115.
Near Castelo do Piauí, 188km/117mi south-east of Teresina, are the Pedro do Castelo ("Castle Rock") and other bizarre sandstone formations carved out by wind erosion. In this area there are also caves with rock paintings in reddish pigments resembling those in the Parque Nacional das Sete Cidades. Access by BR 343 (Teresina-Fortaleza); then, soon after Campo Maior, PI 115.
Sao Miguel do Tapuio, Brazil
São Miguel do Tapuio
BR 343 and PI 115 lead, immediately after Castelo do Piauí, to São Miguel do Papuio. The caves in this area have paintings of frogs and other animals.
BR 343 and PI 115 lead, immediately after Castelo do Piauí, to São Miguel do Papuio. The caves in this area have paintings of frogs and other animals.
Zoo and Botanic Garden
Zoobotânico
Among the attractions of the Zoobotânico (Zoo and Botanic Garden), 12km/7.5mi outside the town, are a lake and beaches on the Rio Poti.
Among the attractions of the Zoobotânico (Zoo and Botanic Garden), 12km/7.5mi outside the town, are a lake and beaches on the Rio Poti.
