Águas Belas, Municipality in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Description
Águas Belas is a municipality in the Agreste region of Pernambuco, situated across mountainous and agricultural terrain. The area is characterized by the Serra dos Cavalos and a mix of farmland and pastoral landscapes.
History
Originally inhabited by Tupiniquin tribes, the territory was settled around 1700 when João Rodrigues Cardoso established a settlement near Serra dos Cavalos. This early colonial period shaped the region's development in lasting ways.
Culture
The Fulni-ô people speak their ancestral language Yaathê in daily life, keeping it alive in the community. Traditional ceremonies like Toré and Cafurna remain important social events that bring people together.
Practical
The municipal center is located at Praça Nossa Senhora da Conceição, where most services can be found. The area is best reached by car via regional roads, since public transport options are limited.
Did you know?
The Fulni-ô people maintain one of Brazil's few still-spoken indigenous languages, often overlooked by outsiders. This linguistic continuity is remarkable, as many other northeastern Brazilian peoples have lost their native languages.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Pernambuco).
Catimbau National Park
55.8 km
Paulo Afonso Hydroelectric Complex
123.3 km
Paulo Afonso Falls
122.4 km
Church of Our Lady of Chains
143.1 km
Rio São Francisco Natural Monument
107 km
Canyon of Xingo
104.9 km
Usina Hidrelétrica de Angiquinho
122.3 km
Museu Casa Maria Mariá
119.2 km
Church of Our Lady of the Angels
143.1 km
Pedra Talhada Biological Reserve
77 km
Museu de Arte Sacra do Estado de Alagoas
150 km
Museu do Sertão
90 km
Parque Memorial Quilombo dos Palmares
113.2 km
Casa de Graciliano Ramos
62.7 km
Igreja Santo Antônio de Pádua
81.2 km
Casa natal do Marechal Deodoro da Fonseca
150 km
Casa do Barão do Penedo
143 km
Grupo Escolar Coronel João Fernandes de Brito
125.7 km
Igreja de São Gonçalo Garcia
143.3 km
Theatro Sete de Setembro
143.2 km
Quilombo Muquém
125 km
Conjunto arquitetônico, paisagístico e urbanístico de Penêdo, Alagoas
143 km
Paço Imperial
143.1 km
Professor João Vasconcelos Sobrinho Municipal Nature Park
146.6 km
Quilombo Riacho dos Porcos
117.2 km
Old Petrolandia Church
126.7 km
Catedral Diocesana
142.9 km
Ponte Metálica Dom Pedro II
123.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes