Alagoas · Brazil
In the destination Xingó Canyons.
In the photo: Historic centre of Piranhas on the São Francisco riverbank.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Piranhas has a listed historic ensemble along the São Francisco. The old station houses the Museu do Sertão, and Entremontes preserves riverside architecture and a tradition of embroidery. Besides cultural visits, the town is the starting point for the boat trip and hike to Angico on the Sergipe bank.
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Brazilian routes
Between the banks of Alagoas and Sergipe, the São Francisco links the landscape of the Xingó reservoir, the history of Piranhas and the boat-and-trail route to the Grota do Angico.
The local experience
A set of casario, streets and public spaces along the São Francisco. The riverside landscape and the former link between navigation and the railway help to understand the development of Piranhas.
Discover Centro Histórico de Piranhas
Museu installed in the old railway station of Piranhas, with objects and records of sertanejo life and the cangaço. The exhibition adds a cultural visit to the walk through the riverside ensemble.
Piranhas settlement by the São Francisco, with protected casario and an embroidery tradition. Visiting requires arranging your own transport from the town and time to walk through the public spaces.
Discover Povoado de Entremontes
