Bezerros

Where is Bezerros located?

Bezerros is a municipality situated in northeastern Brazil, within the State of Pernambuco and near the city of Gravatá. The locality functions within the America/Recife timezone and holds the geographic coordinates -8.23333 latitude and -35.79694 longitude. With a population estimate of 65,007 residents, the municipality spans an area reported as either 497,156 km2 or 490.8 km2, positioned at an elevation of 470 meters. Its boundaries connect with Cumaru and Passira to the north, Agrestina and São Joaquim do Monte to the south, Caruaru and Riacho das Almas to the west, and Gravatá, Camocim de São Félix, and Sairé to the east. The distance from Bezerros to Recife measures 100 km, connected primarily by the main road BR 232.

What marked a historical turning point in the local economy?

A significant historical turning point in the economic development of Bezerros involved the shift away from coffee production. Previously, the region operated as a center of coffee production, but this agricultural pursuit is no longer important in the area. Following this transition, the modern economy established its primary activities around tourism, commerce, and agribusiness, which features plantations of tomatoes and the raising of cattle.

Why is the municipality known as Papangu city?

Bezerros carries the alternative moniker Papangu city due to a distinctive festive tradition where participants wear masks of all types during the Carnival festivities. During carnival time, it functions as one of the most visited cities in the interior of the state. Tourists and locals alike gather to watch the papangus parade through the city streets. Additional cultural points of interest include Serra Negra, the handicrafts center Centro de Artesanato de Pernambuco, Lula Vassoureiro's Atelier, and the ateliers of woodcut artists and Cordel makers J. Borges and J. Miguel.