Attractions
The town has several attractions for tourists. It is the gateway to the Serra Negra, an ecological reserve formed of a mountain range that has an average altitude of 1000m and extent of over 10km. It is home to countless species of native flowers, trees, birds and other forms of wildlife. It also includes several caverns. The mountain top views of the Agreste countryside are quite spectacular and can be enjoyed from several vantage points including the chalets of Canto da Serra (www.cantodaserra.tur.br/) for those lucky enough to stay in the region or from Bar Mirante for those on a day trip.
The Serra Negra offers great trekking, but it is also possible to explore by bike, horse or jeep. The reserve has an area of Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), and for the more adventurous, there are areas to enjoy radical sports.
Whilst in the city do not forget to pick up some locally made products. You can find excellent honey, cheeses, cakes and even locally grown artisanal coffees. The town market is also worth a visit if you are there on Saturday.
The region also has a lot to offer to visitors interested in the arts and crafts of Pernambuco. It is home to artists like J. Borges and his son, famed for their carvings for wood block printing, most famously seen on the covers of popular literature pamphlets called Cordels. They depict typical Brazilian scenes plus characters from folklore, myths and legends including, of course, the legendary bandits Lampiao and Maria Bonita.
In Bezerros you will also find the Centro de Artesanato de Pernambuco (Pernambuco Artisan Centre) with a permanent exhibition of the work of the most important artists from across the state, and a shop where works can be purchased. A visit to the centre is an opportunity to see great craftsmanship, and to learn a lot about the folklores and traditions of the state.
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