Neighbourhoods of Joao Pessoa
Joao Pessoa
could be described as being in two parts; the coast side of the BR230 and the
city side of the BR. However there are some overlaps in the south of the city
and as ever the bairros change on a daily basis as buildings get demolished and
new ones get built.
An attempt
has been made to identify some of the special characteristics that make each
bairro different based on the personal experiences of people who are living or
who have lived in the bairros.
There are
around 66 bairros in Joao Pessoa. We say "around" because a ten year
old law was implemented two years ago which changed the boundaries of the
bairros. Some disappeared and new ones where created. The huge bairro of Bessa
became three bairros; where it bordered with the Retao de Manaira it is now
Aeroclube to the west and Jardim Oceania to the east and Ave Campos Sales is
now the Bessa border. There is an article about the new law and how it affects
Joao Pessoas boundaries.
Just a note
about sea front construction, Joao Pessoa has a law which forbids the building
of more than three storeys for the first 500 metres from the beach line.
Anyone
wishing to buy in to a bairro is highly recommended to rent a property there
first to experience daily life on a first hand basis.
Most areas
take advantage of the famous gentle sea breeze which wafts through Joao Pessoa.
The maresia can be good for you but detrimental to electrical appliances and
cars, particularly in coastal homes. For example, take a look at the air
conditioning unit of the home to see how badly corroded it is.
Joao Pessoa
is converting to natural gas in many areas doing away with the gas bottle. You
should check this when enquiring about a home.