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Petrolina / Fuel up with samba vibes

MeowScore 😼77/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Traditional Saint John's festival celebrations.

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january

Visit for the stunning São Francisco River sunset.

🎭
february

Festivities of Carnaval are in full swing!

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march

Enjoy a refreshing dip in the city's waterfalls.

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april

Savor the juicy fruits harvested this month.

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may

Take a hike and explore the unique Caatinga vegetation.

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june

Experience the city's traditional Saint John's festival celebrations.

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july

Escape the heat and visit the tranquil countryside.

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august

Witness colorful kites fill the sky during the annual kite festival.

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september

Roll up your sleeves and join the grape harvest!

🍴
october

Taste the delicious cuisine of the Northeast region during Gastronomy Week.

🌍
november

Experience the intersection of cultures at the multicultural fair.

🎉
december

Dance the year away at vibrant New Year's Eve celebrations.

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Expensive city

Bigmac $?

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Petrolina is not a budget-friendly city for visitors, with high prices for food, accommodation, and transportation. Shopping options are limited and pricey as well.

Stick to local markets for fruit and vegetables, and consider traveling by bus instead of taxis.

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Tipping

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Limited tipping culture in Petrolina

Tipping

0-5%

Limited tipping culture in Petrolina

Paying in cash is preferred in most places, and splitting the bill is not a common practice.

internet situation

good Speed

Limited high-speed options

great Availability

Most areas have access

great Cellular

Good signal and coverage

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic, few sidewalks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative region

As cats, we found Petrolina to be a cozy city to curl up and nap in. The warm sun and sprawling parks were purrfect for our lazy paws.

We were pleasantly surprised to find a feline-friendly culture with plenty of fish markets and cat cafés. Highly recommend for any fellow cat travelers!

Things to do

The mainstream

🛒🐈
Petrolina Shopping Mall
🌿🧀
Roça de Samyr Farm
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Petrolina Antônio Francisc Square
🏛️🔍
Dom Bosco Museum
🌳🐟
Petrolina Riverfront Park

The mainstream

🛒🐈
Petrolina Shopping Mall

No need to feel catty when shopping at this modern mall. 🛍️😸 Fashion, food, and fun for the whole cat-amily! 🐾👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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🌿🧀
Roça de Samyr Farm

Furr-midable destination for foodies! 🍽️🧀 Try traditional cuisine and fresh cheeses while enjoying rural views. Cat-fé purr-vided! ☕😻

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Petrolina Antônio Francisc Square

Cat-tastic for admiring the beautiful buildings and gardens. 🌺🏰 Check out the charming fountain and cat-chy sculptures. 😸🐾

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🏛️🔍
Dom Bosco Museum

Purrfect place to learn about the history and culture of the region. 📚👀 Exhibits include artifacts, fossils, and art. Great for curious cats! 🐈🧐

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🌳🐟
Petrolina Riverfront Park

Meowvelous park with breathtaking views of the Sao Francisco River. 🌊🐾 Perfect spot for catnapping, birdwatching, and enjoying the sunset. 😻🌅

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Off the beaten path

🌳🐾🍎
Parque Josepha Coelho
📚☕😻
Café com Livros
🐈👩‍🎨🏺
Ateliê do Barro
🐾🎁🛍️
Casa do Artesão
🏝️🌅🍸
Ilha do Fogo

Off the beaten path

🌳🐾🍎
Parque Josepha Coelho

A beautiful park with a lake, walking trails, and a playground. A paw-some spot for a picnic or a game of fetch with your cat paw-lentine.

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📚☕😻
Café com Livros

This bookstore cafe is a literary oasis. Sip on a cat-puccino while browsing the extensive book collection. A cozy spot for cat-readers.

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🐈👩‍🎨🏺
Ateliê do Barro

This pottery workshop is run by a local cat artist. Paws to meet her and take a private pottery class. A unique and pawsome experience!

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🐾🎁🛍️
Casa do Artesão

A hidden gem for souvenirs! From catnip toys to handcrafted pottery, you'll find everything here. The purr-fect place to shop for gifts.

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🏝️🌅🍸
Ilha do Fogo

A small island on the São Francisco river with a picturesque chapel and cozy bar. A purr-fect spot to watch the sunset with a ca-tini.

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic, few sidewalks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative region

Mindful meoweler tips

Outdoor Activities to do in Petrolina

Enjoy a hike at the Serra do Araripe or a boat ride on the São Francisco River - both offering stunning views.

Carnival in Petrolina!

Experience the biggest and wildest carnival outside Rio de Janeiro, with street parties, live bands, and traditional Brazilian costumes.

Food and Drink in Petrolina

Indulge in delicious local cuisine, like acarajé, a traditional bean fritter, or a cold caipirinha made with Brazilian cachaça.

Petrolina's Historic Architecture

Take a stroll through the Centro Historico and admire the beautiful colonial buildings - like the Museu do Sertão, which offers a glimpse into the region's history.

Petrolina's Fruit Fair

Visit the Feira de Frutas and taste exotic regional fruits like umbu, caju, and siriguela.

Useful external sites

www.visitbrasil.com/en

Visit Brasil↗

Official tourism website of Brazil

www.booking.com/city/br/petrolina.en-gb.html

Booking.com↗

Hotel and accommodation booking website

www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/the-northeast/petrolina

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide and information on Petrolina

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