Busto Tamandaré

Gorgeous views of the beach and walkable streets surrounding it. And it can even light up at night! It’s a very chill walk with friends or a partner! 🏖️

Sometimes there’s a feira (street fair) that lasts until around 10 pm on Mondays. They sell jewelry, dolls, and more. Some places take card but not all!

At the Busto Tamandaré there are many salesmen/saleswomen trying to get you to buy photos they take of you at the sign but you honestly don’t need to entertain that. Get your picture taken by someone you know or meet others in line and offer to take photos of one another! Maybe make a new friend, some Brazilians love to chat! 📸

Also, it’s better to show up earlier in the night time than close to closing because there’s less people (the wait can last however long people take for their photos) in line for the same night sky backdrop. 🌌🌃

Beat experience of my husband and I. We loved this place. You guys have to visit 🇧🇷

The red sand is beautiful. Unfortunately it was not very sunny on this day but still a rather unique experience

The Center between Cabo Branco and Tambaú. Very Nice, but "Nothing to do but take in the view." This whole plaza was recently renewed. It is a spectacle (good) at night and a great place to take in the views during the day. Beach-side bars and restaurants line the beach going both directions. Go! Parking is very tough. Consider Uber.

The bust of Tamandaré is a small statue on the beach in Joao Pessoa. “So what?” Good question. It’s more famous as a meeting point than as an actual destination or piece of art worth a visit. It sits at the end (beginning?) of one of the main roads (Av. Pres. Epitácio Pessoa) in this capital city and divides the 2 most popular beaches here (Tambaú Beach and Cabo Branco Beach).
Many locals will say “meet me at the Bust of Tamandaré”, especially when there’s a live show or some other activity going on in the city.
It’s named for Admiral Tamandaré (Joaquim Marques Lisboa, Marquis of Tamandaré) of the Imperial Navy of Brazil. It’s a spot that you’ll probably miss if you’re not aware of it, but it’s worth visiting because the city’s “I Love Joao Pessoa” sign is right nearby (always worth a photo for those visiting). The 2 beaches are both very good and the area has many restaurants, hotels and bars.