Teresina Attractions
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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.
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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.
