# Things to see in João Pessoa, Paraíba (Brazil): 16 places and when to go

> João Pessoa, Paraíba is a city in Brazil with around 956,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Architecture (3), Beaches (2). The best known are Ponta do Seixas, Cabo Branco Lighthouse and Tambaba. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. There are about 12 h 25 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/joao-pessoa/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Brazil · -7.0992, -34.878
- **Population:** About 956,000
- **Places:** 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/historia/) (5) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/arquitectura/) (3) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/playa/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/espiritual/) (2) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/termal/) (2) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/naturaleza/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to February and June to September.
- **Also possible:** March to May and October to November.
- **Nearest airport:** REC Recife, 115 km as the crow flies

## What to see in João Pessoa, Paraíba

The places in and around João Pessoa, Paraíba, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Ponta do Seixas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/ponta-do-seixas/): Cape in Brazil, easternmost point of South America · 11 km
- [Cabo Branco Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/farol-do-cabo-branco/): Lighthouse in Paraíba, Brazil · 11 km
- [Tambaba](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/praia-de-tambaba-area-nudista/): Nudist beach in Brazil · 31 km
- [Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Snows, João Pessoa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/basilica-de-nossa-senhora-das-neves/): Church building in João Pessoa, Brazil · 1.9 km
- [Forte de Santa Catarina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/forte-de-santa-catarina-do-cabedelo/): Fort in Brazil · 15 km
- [Church of Our Lady of Mercy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/igreja-da-misericordia/): João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil · 2.3 km
- [Baia da Traicao](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/baia-da-traicao/): Lighthouse in Paraíba, Brazil · 48 km
- [Pedra Seca Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/farol-da-pedra-seca/): Lighthouse in Paraíba, Brazil · 17 km
- [Casarão de Azulejos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/casarao-de-azulejos/): Building in João Pessoa, Brazil · 2.0 km
- [Fortim da Baía da Traição](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/fortim-da-baia-da-traicao/): History · 48 km
- [Hotel Globo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/hotel-globo/): Former hotel and museum in João Pessoa, Paraíba · 1.9 km
- [Palácio da Redenção](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/palacio-da-redencao/): History · 2.6 km
- [Arapuca beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/praia-de-arapuca/): Brazilian beach, located in the municipality of Conde, in the state of Paraíba · 30 km
- [Aquário João Pessoa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/aquario-joao-pessoa/): With kids · Wildlife · 2.3 km
- [Rio da Usina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/rio-da-usina/): Hot spring bath · 16 km
- [Rio de Tapira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/rio-de-tapira/): Hot spring bath · 16 km

## When to go to João Pessoa, Paraíba

The best time to visit João Pessoa, Paraíba is **December to February and June to September**; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| February | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| March | Possible | 12 h 03 |
| April | Possible | 11 h 51 |
| May | Possible | 11 h 41 |
| June | Best time | 11 h 35 |
| July | Best time | 11 h 37 |
| August | Best time | 11 h 46 |
| September | Best time | 11 h 58 |
| October | Possible | 12 h 10 |
| November | Possible | 12 h 20 |
| December | Best time | 12 h 25 |

There are about 12 h 25 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.

When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to João Pessoa, Paraíba

The nearest main airport is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC, Recife), 115 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-7.0992%2C-34.878)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-7.0992%2C-34.878)

## Other towns nearby

- [Ilha de Itamaracá](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/ilha-de-itamaraca/): 5 places · 79 km
- [Recife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/recife/): 14 places · 109 km
- [Natal, Rio Grande do Norte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/natal/): 15 places · 152 km
- [Maceió](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/maceio/): 5 places · 296 km
- [Fernando de Noronha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/fernando-de-noronha/): 8 places · 454 km
- [Aracaju](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/aracaju/): 11 places · 490 km

And all of Brazil, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in João Pessoa, Paraíba?

The best known: [Ponta do Seixas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/ponta-do-seixas/), [Cabo Branco Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/farol-do-cabo-branco/), [Tambaba](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/praia-de-tambaba-area-nudista/), [Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Snows, João Pessoa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/basilica-de-nossa-senhora-das-neves/), [Forte de Santa Catarina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/brasil/forte-de-santa-catarina-do-cabedelo/). In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit João Pessoa, Paraíba?

December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. There are about 12 h 25 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to João Pessoa, Paraíba?

The nearest main airport is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 115 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-7.0992%2C-34.878) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with João Pessoa, Paraíba as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).