Alagoas
Known as “The Water Paradise”, the state characterizes by an unmatchable succession of magnificent beaches, concentrated on an extension of 230 km, where the sun shines all year round, revealing one of the most fascinating sceneries of Brazil. Besides the wonderful coastline, Alagoas shows valuable historic and urban aspects preserved in cities like Penedo and Marechal Deodoro.
There are important facts in its history, such as the rising of Quilombo dos Palmares – in the city of União dos Palmares, symbol of the fight for the freedom of the slaves in Brazil. There are many culture and folklore celebrations in the state, more than 25 different kinds of dance in Alagoas, the great majority coming from the European continent that mix with others of African and Indian origins, forming new colors and rhythms.
The state exhibits diverse tourist itineraries, such as, the Costa dos Corais, a spectacular scenery that holds the second most important coral formation in the world. On the low tide, natural pools are formed and the tourists can observe a great diversity of small colored fish, in warm and clear waters. The place offers a good tourist infrastructure, with hotels, inns and restaurants. Other remarkable characteristic of the littoral of Alagoas is the great number of lagoons that were taken as an inspiration for the name of the state. In all, they are 19, but the most well-known are Mundaú and Manguaba, that together, form one of the most lagoon complexes of the world.
Located in the south littoral, the Mundaú lagoon has an area of approximately 23 km2 and stands out for the wideness of its mangrove swamps and a variety of fish and mollusks that form canals until the encounter of the Mundaú lagoon with the sea. The Manguaba lagoon is the biggest in the state and its principal attractions are the boat rides across its islands. The scenery of the village of Massagueira, located by the edges of Manguaba, guarantees the tourist an astonishing scenery.
On the far extreme of the state, we can find the third biggest river of Brazil, the São Francisco. Along the river we can see a nice scenery, such as, the canyons and waterfalls. A lot of history can be seen in the colonial cities. Also one can see modernity in its hydroelectric plants.
The opening of a recent modern international airport, with the capacity for 1,2 million passengers, and a Convention Center, puts Alagoas on the route of the principal tourist destinations of Brazil, improving the local economy. The state, rich by its history, folklore and water extension, grows up uniting nature and development.
The State:
Area: 27.767,661
Capital: Maceió
Number of municipalities: 102
Population: 3.015.92
Capital population: 903.463
GNP: R$ 10,06 bilhões
Average temperature: 24°C
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| FULL MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
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| BARRA DE SÃO MIGUEL EMPREENDIMENTO IMOBILIÁRIO SPE | Developer And Construction |
| CIPESA | Developer And Construction |
| RECORD PLANEJAMENTO E CONSTRUÇÃO | Developer And Construction |
| TETO PLANEJAMENTO E INCORPORAÇÕES | Developer And Construction |
| VIVENDI EMPREENDIMENTOS | Developer And Construction |
| COLLABORATING MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| JUREMA, LOUREIRO, NORMANDE & ALVES PINTO ADVOGADOS ASSOCIADOS | Law Services |
| PIMENTEL LOPES ENG. E ARQUITETURA | Developer And Construction |
Links:
- Ademi-AL
- Sinduscon-AL
- Governo Estadual
- Secretaria de Estado do Turismo
- Prefeitura Municipal de Maceió
- Secretaria de Turismo de Maceió
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Bahia
Fourth most populated state in Brazil, with over 13 million inhabitants, the state is a leader in the economy of the northeast and its capital, Salvador, is the largest city in the region. With the longest coastal strip of Brazil ( 922 km ), Bahia has famous beaches like the Forte, Itaparica, Morro de São Paulo, Ilhéus, Comandatuba, Porto Seguro, Arraial d’Ajuda, Trancoso , Lençóis, Prado, Alcobaça, Caravelas e Parque Nacional Marinho de Abrolhos, that gathers the greater variety of corals of the country. On the central region Chapada Diamantina stands out, with waterfalls, caverns and caves.
Salvador, the state capital, and also Brazil first capital, has a peculiar architecture, marked by colonial times constructions.They are churches, fortifications, palaces, and around 350 “casarões” ( ancient big houses ) of Pelourinho, taken by UNESCO as a historical site for mankind, and recently restored.
In Bahia lies the greatest relative number of black and mulatto people of the country, and the African culture has an important influence on the culinary and religions, on celebrations like the Senhor do Bomfim and Iemanjá. The music and the rhythms of Bahia draw visitors from all over the world, specially during carnival. From secular churches to typical countryside small towns craftsmanship, from the diverse creeds to the myths and rituals of local folklore, the state opens a truly mosaic of attractions for its visitors.
The State:
Area: 564.692,669
Capital: Salvador
Number of municipalities: 417
Population: 13.815.334
Capital Population: 2.673.560
GNP: R$ 71,42 bilhões
Average temperature: 25°C
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| FULL MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
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| COMPANHIA PRIMA EMPREENDIMENTOS INOVADORES | Developer And Construction |
| ODEBRECHT REALIZAÇÕES IMOBILIÁRIAS | Developer And Construction |
| PARAÍSO EMPREENDIMENTOS | Developer And Construction |
| VIA CÉLERE | Developer And Construction |
| COLLABORATING MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| CIA CORRETORAS INTEGRADAS ALPHAVILLE | Real Estate Agency |
| INCORP | Developer And Construction |
| MACHADO, MEYER, SENDACZ E OPICE ADVOGADOS | Law Services |
| NOVAEMP BAHIA EMPREENDIMENTOS IMOBILIÁRIOS | Real Estate Agency |
| RITA MARTINS & ADVOGADOS |
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Ceará
With a coastline of 573 km of dazzling beaches, tropical climate, different kinds of attractions, Ceará keeps natural and cultural beauties with a high degree of tourist potential on the mountain ridges and “sertão” ( arid and remote interior ).
The state littoral has as remarkable aspects, the regular coastline, broken by timid tips, small and calm coves and by the mouth of the rivers. The dunes are very long. There is an alternation with pieces of land or high rocks called falésias. On the mountain ridges some mountainous formations stand out, and also the river springs, waterfalls, cascades, expressive flora and fauna, crystal water, fossil sites, pleasant climate, caves and belvederes. In the “sertão”, the dryness of the climate is reflected by the presence of the scrub savanna, characterized by the strong adaptation to the high thermal rates and little rain. In the rainy season, the scrub savanna is a mix of trees and herbs.
With the importance of the business and events sector put aside, the diversity of attractions gives Ceará the possibility of developing specific segments for tourism, named, ecotourism, rural tourism and adventure tourism
The State:
Area: 148.825,602
Capital: Fortaleza
Number of municipalities: 184
Population: 8.097.276
Capital population: 2.374.944
GNP: R$ 27,73 bilhões
Average temperature: 27°C
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| FULL MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| AQUIRAZ INVESTIMENTOS TURÍSTICOS S/A | Developer And Construction |
| BLD BRASIL – BEACH LAND DEVELOPMENT | |
| CAPITOL CENTER EMPREENDIMENTOS IMOBILIÁRIOS | Developer And Construction |
| CCB - CONSTRUTORA CASTELO BRANCO | Developer And Construction |
| CONFIDE | Developer And Construction |
| FIBRA ENGENHARIA | Developer And Construction |
| MARBELLO PRASA | Developer And Construction |
| COLLABORATING MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| A PREDIAL IMOBILIÁRIA | Real Estate Agency |
| ALBUQUERQUE PINTO ADVOGADOS | Law Services |
| CONCREMAT ENGENHARIA | Developer And Construction |
| ESCRITÓRIO JURÍDICO ALEXANDRE RODRIGUES DE ALBUQUERQUE | Law Services |
| NASSER HISSA ARQUITETOS ASSOCIADOS | Architecture And Urban Renewal |
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- Sinduscon-CE
- Governo Estadual
- Secretaria de Turismo Do Ceará
- Prefeitura Municipal de Fortaleza
- Secretaria de Turismo de Fortaleza
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Paraíba
Paraíba is the Brazilian state that is located closer to the principal European ports, being 6.780 km from Madri and 5.690 km from Lisbon. It has two principal airports, one in João Pessoa and another one is Campina Grande.
João Pessoa, the state capital, has the second biggest Atlantic Forest reserve of Brazil, considering the urban area, and is considered the greenest and oriental city of the Americas. The proximity of the city with the principal state beaches allows that the tourist be able to stroll all day long and still enjoy the night attractions of the capital.
Besides the littoral, Paraíba offers other natural attractions, such as the Lajedo do Pai Mateus, located in the town of Cabaceiras and well visited for hikes and extreme sports practice, and culture attractions, such the São João of Campina Grande, now a celebration that is part of the year calendar of events in Brazil, and that, during a whole month, draws more than 1 million people. The state also has one of the most important fossil sites of the world, the Dinosaurs Valley, with fossil trails of over 80 species.
The local cuisine goes from the traditional regional food to fine dishes, done with seafood. The craftsmanship is other attraction, the produced pieces embody pots and pans made of clay and delicate lacework, made with colored cotton ( a natural type ), produced only in Paraíba, and an ecologically-sound production process.
The state also stands out by its Technological Site, located in the city of Campina Grande, with several companies.
Uniting natural beauty and technology, Paraíba grows and shows potential to attract tourists and investors.
The State:
Area: 56.439,838
Capital: João Pessoa
Number of municipalities: 223
Population: 3.598.838
Capital Population: 660.798
GNP: R$ 13,37 bilhões
Average temperature: 25°C
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Pernambuco
Pernambuco is one of the biggest tourist centers in the country. With a great number of beaches and an architecture that shows the Netherland presence in colonial times, Recife and Olinda – whose historical downtown was taken as mankind historical inheritance by UNESCO – are the most visited cities.
Along its 187 km of coastline you can find one of the most visited beaches of the northeast, the Porto de Galinhas resort, located in the south littoral. Another attraction is the island of Fernando de Noronha, 340 km from the Brazilian littoral. The state stands out by its cultural celebrations, mainly the “frevo” – the principal kind of music in the Recife and Olinda carnivals, drawing thousands of visitors to the state. The state also has a diverse culinary and presents several different regional itineraries, for instance, the cities that form the “Circuito do Frio”, a series of events that aim to stimulate the tourism in other parts of the state.
Recife, the state capital, has a population of over 1.5 inhabitants and concentrates the most populous metropolitan region in the northeast. The city is known as the “Brazilian Venice”, because of the great number of rivers and canals. There are important medical and technological sites in the city.
The State:
Area: 98.311,616
Capital: Recife
Number of municipalities: 185
Population: 8.413.593
Capital population: 1.501.008
GNP: R$ 41,23 bilhões
Average temperature: 22°C
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| FULL MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| ADEMI | Entity |
| FREITAS CONSTRUÇÕES | Developer And Construction |
| GRUPO CORNÉLIO BRENNAND | Real Estate Agency |
| COLLABORATING MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| MG MORAES GUERRA ADVOCACIA E CONSULTORIA | Law Services |
| TRIGUEIRO FONTES ADVOGADOS | Law Services |
Links:
- Ademi-PE
- Sinduscon-PE
- Governo Estadual
- Secretaria de Turismo de Pernambuco
- Prefeitura do Recife
- Secretaria de Turismo do Recife
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Rio Grande do Norte
Situated in the extreme northeast of Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte has 410 km of beaches, coconut trees, lagoons, dunes and permanent sun. The state has tourism as one of its most important incomes, a sector that developed principally from the construction of the VIA COSTEIRA, an 8 km long avenue, by the shoreline, of the state capital, Natal, and where there is a concentration of the main hotels and restaurants of the city.In Natal, you can find nice landscapes and famous destinations, such as the Parque Nacional das Dunas, Morro do Careca, located in the beach of Ponta Negra, and Forte dos Reis Magos, a historical mark of the state. Natal is also the departure door for other beaches, for instance, Genipabu – in the north of the capital, - and known for its white sand dunes -, and Pipa, one of the principal tourist destinations of Brazil.
The State Government has invested strongly in the sector, and for this reason, Rio Grande do Norte shows good infrastructure in accommodation and transportation. The Augusto Severo international airport, located in Parnamirim, 18 km from downtown Natal, operates with a capacity for 1.4 million passengers a year and is one of the main gateways for foreign tourists.
Besides being an important tourist place , Rio Grande do Norte is a big salt producer, an activity aided by short periods of rain, high temperature and dry winds, characteristics of the region. These factors improve the exploration of salt mines.The most important are located in Macau and Areia Branca, in the north. Other important source of income for the state is the oil. The state, that also features the natural gas, is the biggest national producer on land and the second in the sea, behind Rio de Janeiro only.
The State:
Area: 52.796,791
Capital: Natal
Numbers of municipalities: 167
Population: 3.003.087
Capital populations: 778.040
GHP: R$ 13,37 bilhões
Average temperature: 27°C
Get to know the members of ADIT in Rio Grande do Norte:
| FULL MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| AR CONTRUÇÕES | Developer And Construction |
| DELPHI ENGENHARIA | Developer And Construction |
| ECOCIL | Developer And Construction |
| SOL EMPREENDIMENTOS | Developer And Construction |
| COLLABORATING MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| RG SALAMANCA | Consultancy |
| SINERGY IMÓVEIS | Real Estate Agency |
Links:
- Sinduscon-RN
- Governo Estadual
- Secretaria de Turismo do Rio Grande do Norte
- Prefeitura Municipal de Natal
- Secretaria de Turismo de Natal
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Sergipe
The smallest state geographically speaking of Brazil, Sergipe has potentials that place it as an area of big progress. In economy, the state stands out for the cultivation of sugarcane. It also grows cassava and orange. But its location in fertile land, the richness of natural mineral reserves, represent one of the major potentials of the state. The presence of oil fields and natural gas concentrates State and Federal strong efforts on the exploration of these products. Sergipe is made up of 6 water basins and has a high water potential, responsible for the great quantity of it and electric power.
Taking advantage of the natural and historical conditions, Sergipe invests more and more in tourism. There are 173 km of coastline besides the historic cities, with museums and folklore. But the state invest massively in eco-tourism, where the rides on the San Francisco river are highlighted, an excellent itinerary for those who practice extreme sports or intend to take a look at a beautiful scenery.
The State:
Area: 21.910,348
Capital: Aracaju
Numbers of municipalities: 75
Population: 1.967.791
Capital Population: 498.619
GNP: R$ 9,18 bilhões
Average temperature: 25°C
Get to know the members of ADIT in Rio Grande do Norte:
| FULL MEMBERS | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| NORCON - SOCIEDADE NORDESTINA DE CONSTRUÇÕES | Developer And Construction |
Links:
- Ademi-SE
- Governo Estadual
- Secretaria de Estado do Turismo
- Prefeitura Municipal de Aracaju
- Fundação Municipal de Cultura, Turismo de Esporte (Funcaju)
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Piauí
The state of Piauí is characterized by its low altitudes, tablelands, humid plains and valleys. Its numerous elevations are responsible for the appearance of magnificent geological forms. It is the third largest state in the northeast, being smaller,in area, than Bahia and Maranhão only.The longest straight distances between the utmost points of Piauí are of 887 km from north to south and 618km from east to west. The highest altitudes are registered on the Mangabeiras tableland, on the far south, 880 above the sea level,
Different from the other Brazilian coastal states, Piauí was conquered from the arid and remote interior to the littoral and has many attractive areas for researches and tourism, such as the fossil sites in the Parque Nacional da Serra da Capivara, in the southeast of the state, being considered as mankind cultural inheritance, by UNESCO, the Parque Nacional das Sete Cidades, where you can see around 400-million years rocky structures, and prehistoric paintings and the Parnaíba delta, the only delta in the American continent in the open sea dotted by 78 islands, keys, dunes and mangrove swamps.
The State:
Area: 251.529,186
Capital: Teresina
Numbers of municipalities: 223
Population: 3.006.885
Capital population: 778.773
GNP: R$ 7,11 bilhões
Average temperature: 27,95°C
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Maranhão
Located between the north and the northeast regions, Maranhão has the privilege of having, due to the exuberant mixture of geographical aspects, the biggest diversity of ecosystems of the whole country. There are 640 km –f tropical beaches, Amazon forest (the rain forest ), savannahs, mangrove swamps, open sea delta, and the only desert in the world with millions of crystal clear water lagoons, making up a state that is being discovered and enjoyed worldwide.
This diversity is divided into five tourist areas ( São Luis, Parque dos Lençóis, Delta das Américas, Chapada das Mesas e Floresta dos Guarás ), each one with its natural, cultural and architectural enchant, many of them yet to be discovered.
Nature made Maranhão an excellent destination for the tourism of adventure. Two regions stand out: The Chapada das Mesas, with its waterfalls, trails and rivers, and the Lençõis Maranhenses, with its dunes, river and sea.
The mixture of black, white and Indian races, is present in almost everything that defines the cultural identity of the state: craftsmanship, construction of typical boats, dances, celebrations, culinary, music and oral tradition.
The State:
Area: 331.983,293
Capital: São Luís
Numbers of municipalities: 217
Population: 6.103.327
Capital population: 998.385
GHP: R$ 13,56 bilhões
Averange temperature: 26,7°C
Links:
- Sinduscon-MA
- Governo Estadual
- Secretaria de Turismo
- Prefeitura de São Luís
- Secretaria de Turismo de São Luís
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Vice-president for ADIT Nordeste in Maranhão:
- João Alberto Mota
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