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Rio São Francisco's Estuary - Beauty & Adventure
Brazilbum Says: A visit to Penedo, Alagoas would not be complete, or for that matter worthwhile, without traveling on the "the old chico" down the São Francisco River to where it meets the sea. This is where this huge river of over 2,800 kilometers ends its journey. Guided tour boats leave...
Exploring the Rich Historical & Cultural Heritage
mircaskirca Says: After arriving in Penedo I took a stroll around the town. It was a Christmas day and the streets were quite empty which was the additional reason to keep taking pictures. Music was coming from almost every house. There is no doubt, Brazilians love to party!Penedo displays...
Attractions of Rio Sao Francisco
mircaskirca Says: Rio Sao Francisco, locally referred to as Velho Chico (Old Francisco) is the longest river wholly within Brazil. It is 3160 km long and flows through five states: Minas Gerais, Bahia, Pernambuco, Sergipe and Alagoas, through the sertao region to the Antlantic Ocean. Rio Sao...
mircaskirca Says: After several hours of walking in the heat, up and down the city, one certainly deserve a short break. What suits more than taking a rest on the beach, having a cold drink and perhaps even a bath? It was Cristmas day and most of the local people were on the beach along Rio...
mircaskirca Says: To get from Aracaju to Penedo, you have to take a bus to Neopolis first. Buses leave from Rodoviaria Nova and the company that runs is Coopertalse. The journey costs 9 RS.Timetable:Aracaju - Neopolis: 6:00, 13:15 (Mon-Sat); 7:15, 12:30 (Sun)Neopolis - Aracaju: 8:20, 10:15,...
Plan a Penedo vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Penedo locals
After several hours of walking in the heat, up and down the city, one certainly deserve a short break. What suits more than taking a rest on the beach, having a...
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Penedo is one of the most beautiful and oldest cities in Brazil. Founded by the Portuguese in 1614 near the mouth of Rio Sao Francisco, it was under Dutch occupation between 1637 and 1645. Penedo is...
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