The sun's door in Brazil, Ponta do Seixas.

Curious and fun facts about Brazil

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The most eastern land in America.

Where the sun rises first.

Most of the people don't know Brazil has the most eastern piece of land in America continent. This place called "Ponta do Seixas" (Seixas' point in a free translation) is in João Pessoa, the 3rd oldest Brazilian city. 

Ponta do Seixas, João Pessoa city, Paraíba state.

This beach is also known as "the sun's door". If you are there earlier in the morning, you'll be the first person to see the sun in Brazil, in the South America, and in the Americas. Not counting some islands Brazil has miles from coast.

Usually some people confuse Cabo Branco lighthouse, the highest place near to the Ponta do Seixas with the eastern light sand small beach. Although, take a look on this pic you will understand easily.

Ponta do Seixas (top left), the lighthouse called Cabo Branco (left bottom),
and Science Center, an octagonal buildings on the right.

The most eastern point in America continent, Seixas' beach.

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Isabela: Brazilian, designer, works with automotive fabrics in the US. She did psychology college as well and had enjoyed a lot. She is living abroad for while, maybe because this she likes trends, cultures and behaviors.