Praia de Tambaba and Coqueirinho

Jaime picked us up and took us on a coastal excursion to the south. More than just an Uber driver, he is a knowledgeable guide licensed by the state of Paraíba, and he shared his insights throughout the day.

Our first stop was a charming little tourist village, with rustic mud huts topped by thatched roofs. Local artisans, many from indigenous communities, were showcasing and selling their handmade products. We sampled freshly pressed suco and picked up some delicious local honey. Marli selected a few gorgeous-looking mangoes for Wally, who, unfortunately, had to stay home with a migraine.

The roads were in fairly good condition, though typically narrow with two-way traffic, the usual speed bumps, and the occasional pothole.

Our next destination was Praia de Tambaba, about 27 km from João Pessoa. A steep, winding cobblestone road led us down to a secluded beach cove, framed by striking rock formations and dotted with turquoise tidal pools perfect for a refreshing dip. One of the most memorable sights was a rock out in the surf crowned by a single palm tree. Just to the south lies a nudist beach—no drones allowed 😂.

From there, Jaime took us to Praia de Coqueirinho, where a viewpoint high on the cliffs offered a truly magical panorama of the coastline. After taking it all in, we headed down to the beach for a relaxing break and a light snack. Just relaxing and taking in the spectacular beach view, with palm trees, and the noise of the ocean waves was amazing.

The weather couldn’t have been better all day: sunny, with a pleasant breeze and comfortably warm temperatures.

On the way back, we stopped at a very unique lighthouse located at the easternmost point of the continent, where South America is closest to Africa—a special place to stand and take in the vastness of the Atlantic.

Dinner this evening was at a seafood restaurant of Marli’s choice. My redfish fillet with mushroom risotto was excellent.

It’s now eleven o’clock—time for bed. We don’t have any plans for tomorrow yet.Read more