Campina Grande is a city in Paraíba, Brazil. Second largest of its state, and the largest of the northeastern inlands (350 000 people), it has countrywide fame for midwinter parties, Festa Junina or São João, in June. It also hosts a large out-of-season carnival, Micarande, in April, and a few rodeos throughout the year.
A few open air shacks around both Açude Velho and Açude Novo. Bar Arte, Rua Treze de Maio, centre. Live music several times a week. Can get crammed. Entry R$3, small beer R$2,50.. Saloon Bar (Just west of Açude Velho). Live music and dancing on weekends. Cachaçaria (By Hiper Bompreço, near Açude Velho). Slightly upmarket bar-come-club
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In Jul, Campina Grande typically sees ~25°C daytime highs and 24 rainy days.
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