The running options in the inland, downtown section of João Pessoa aren’t very good. It’s densely populated, the main roads have multiple lanes of traffic, and the smaller roads don’t have very good sidewalks.
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Right in the center, the best bet is 1 km laps on the path around the lake at Parque da Lagoa. From there, take the dedicated cycle path that runs along Av. Min. José Américo de Almeida. The path follows the median of the busy road for 6.4 km between Parque da Lagoa and Cabo Branco Beach. This run won’t win any awards for scenery, but it’s the safest bet for a longer off-road run in João Pessoa (other than the seafront promenade).
The running options in the inland, downtown section of João Pessoa aren’t very good. It’s densely populated, the main roads have multiple lanes of traffic, and the smaller roads don’t have very good sidewalks.
Google Street View
Right in the center, the best bet is 1 km laps on the path around the lake at Parque da Lagoa. From there, take the dedicated cycle path that runs along Av. Min. José Américo de Almeida. The path follows the median of the busy road for 6.4 km between Parque da Lagoa and Cabo Branco Beach. This run won’t win any awards for scenery, but it’s the safest bet for a longer off-road run in João Pessoa (other than the seafront promenade).
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Essentials
Cycle path is up to 6.4 km (4 miles) one-way. Loop around the lake is 1 km
Enjoy a run along an 8 km seafront promenade, enjoying great views of Tambaú and Cabo Branco beaches and the South Atlantic. A festive scene. The lighthouse at the southern end is the easternmost point in the Americas! Beach is not great for running.
A 5 km run on cycle paths around two sections of Parque Linear Parahyba (linear park) in the northeastern part of João Pessoa. These small parks are pleasant, green oases, just inland from Alécia Beach and Bessa Beach.
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Essentials
Cycle path is up to 6.4 km (4 miles) one-way. Loop around the lake is 1 km
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