Area: 6.934 km2 Temperature: 75ºF Population: 172.065 Local dialing code: (74)

Just a few things connect the old Juazeiro to the modern one. In the last century, the city was a commercial village where cattle dealers and merchants would stop for a while before going to the "sertão". From that time, the only things that remain are the "juazeiros" - typical trees of the region- and some examples of the architecture. Today, Juazeiro is an important industrial and agricultural center with intense exportation activities. It became a modern city after the urbanization of the fluvial border and the revitalization of the Eurico Gaspar Dutra bridge.

The nightlife in Juazeiro
There is plenty you can do at night in Juazeiro. Several bars, restaurants and nightclubs offer different programs to the tourists. Tha best places are located by the river.

The sunset in Juazeiro
Watching the sun sinking into the São Francisco river is one of the most dazzling experiences one can have by the river's margin. To enjoy the moment, the best thing to do is to seat on a bench under the trees and listen to some brazilian music.

Leisure
Along the boardwalk by the river, there are at least two very popular places. One of them concentrates the adolescents who like live music and a good barbecue. It opens on the afternoon and never closes before midnight. The other bar is recommended to those who like pagode (a variation of the samba). It is a great place for dancing. 

Vaporzinho
It is also by the river that is located the most original restaurant in Juazeiro. It works inside an old steamboat from the XIX century.
The house specialty is the surubim , a fish from the São Francisco river.  

On the square
On the São Tiago Maior square there are at least two ice cream shops where the difficulty is to chose the best flavor. Typical fruits like umbu, mango, pinha, mangaba, jaca and green coconut are used as ingredients for the ice cream. Right in the center of the square, a large square attracts the tourists. No one knows exactly why it was built. Some say it is in honor to São Tiago Maior, but other say it represents the strongest boatman in the region.

Typical food
The typical food is represented by the surubim filet, roasted goat meat and   "carne de sol. Other dishes, typical from Bahia, are also served, such as caruru, vatapá, bobó de camarão, moquecas, sarapatel, lamb and buxada.

Environmental Protection Area Vale do Salitre
The geography in this area is composed by three mountain chains: Cruz, Olha D'água and Colono. The climate is semi arid, the vegetation is the "caatinga" and the ground is extremely rocky. Visitation: free access.

São Francisco river
São Francisco river is the most important river in Bahia and it is responsible by part of the brazilian History and culture. Its spring is located at the Canastra mountains, in Minas Gerais state. It is worth to be visited.

Ilhas
Juazeiro é banhado pelo Rio São Franciso e possui uma orla além de várias ilhas fluviais.

Rodeadouro Island

This is a very popular touristic spot used as camping during the summer. It is a great place for swimming.
It is the one of the biggest and most frequented islands on the São Francisco river. The sands on its beaches are very white and the water is great for swimming. The island offers a good infrastructure, with electricity, huts that sell beverages and snacks and tables and chairs that can be rented. There are also good areas for camping.
The access is through BA-210, 11 km far from Juazeiro. On São Francisco’s right bank , close to the embarkation platform, is located a restaurant that offers typical food from the region. There is a parking lot for 500 cars. On weekends there are buses leaving from Juazeiro bus terminal to the embarkation platform.

Fogo Island
The Fogo island separates the states of Pernambuco and Bahia. It is a good area for swimming and also for playing sports like volleyball.
Visitation: From Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM.

Grottos and Caves - Convent Cave
It is an adventure you can’t miss! Situated 100 km far from Juazeiro, the cave is 40 meters wide, 30 meters high and 5 thousand meters long.
There are stalagmites and stalactites representing curtains and towers. There is also a lake inside the cave. To get into the cave it is necessary to hire a native guide and take flashlights.