João Pessoa
João Pessoa, the capital of Brazil's Paraíba state, sits at the easternmost point of the Americas — Ponta do Seixas — making it the first city on the continent to see the sun rise. A cultural landmark at that point, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated in 2008, draws visitors alongside a walkable centre with a strong café and restaurant scene. UNESCO named the city a Creative City of Handicrafts in 2017, and its urban Atlantic Forest reserve is among the largest of its kind in the world.
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- Population833,932
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
Nearest airports
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João Pessoa: quick answers
Where is João Pessoa?
João Pessoa is in Brazil.
How do you get to João Pessoa?
The nearest airport is João Pessoa (JPA), about 32 min away by road. The nearest train station is Itabaiana, about 1 hr 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in João Pessoa?
The warmest month is February, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is June, with about 147 mm5.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in João Pessoa?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 21 restaurants, 3 cafés and 24 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.