History of Paracuru

Its name in Tupi language means Lizard Sea. 296.60 km2 area of the Municipality. Population about 30,000. Economy: tourism, agro-industry, livestock, shrimp, chicken and eggs, flowers (ornamental pineapple and Sansevero cylinders), agriculture: cultivation of passion fruit, papaya, pineapple, coconut, sugar cane for alcohol; subsistence fisheries. Paracuru home base support for offshore oil wells.

The city is on the sea in a beautiful bay downwind, and it offers accommodation facilities, small Hotels and Pousadas, bars and restaurants. In the rural area find ancient manioc flour mills and cane sugar still working, and cattle ranches. Paradisiacal beaches, different from each other; The ideal temperature of the sea; The climate is dry and ventilated; Nature is wild and exuberant; And water sports:are the treasures of this city. The night of Paracuru is a party where people meet and have fun with the Forrò (dance for all), shows and events that enliven the city all year. PARACURU BEACHES: Barra do Rio Curù: PROTECTED NATURAL AREA; Guagiru and Carnaubinha (Hawaizinho): WILD BEACHES; Pedra do Meio and Coqueirinho: BEAUTIFUL BEACHES; Praia da Bica: NATURAL FALLS; Munguba: CENTRAL BEACH WITH THE LIGHTHOUSE ; Igreja Velha (Ronco do Mar): INTERNATIONAL SPOT of SURF, Boca do Poço: DOCK BOATS (JANGADAS); Almas and Canto: PROTECTED AREA OF THE GREAT SAND DUNES ; Pedra Rachada NATURAL SEA POOLS; Pau Enfincado (Quebra Mar) INTERNATIONAL SPOT OF KITESURF; Baixo Grande Buraco, Vapor, Pedra Redonda, Anjos, Pedra Grande Piriquara: WIND FARM.

Paracuru has the most rich and diverse ecosystem of Costa do Sol Poente. With 20 km of coastline lined by beautiful beaches from the mouth of the Rio San Gonçalo, through dunes, cliffs, inlets from the sea calm, with rock pools and coral, to the mangroves in the mouth of the Rio Curu, the whole is surrounded by coconut palms and emerald green