Things To Do
in Angicos

Sun-dried beef served with boiled or fried cassava (macaxeira). Common in small restaurants and household meals — try it at a local restaurante por quilo or family eatery.

Must-Try!

Fresh green-bean stew (often from locally grown beans) served with rice and sometimes dried meat — found in market lunch stalls and local homes.

Savory paçoca (crumbled salted meat with manioc flour) or sweet peanut-based paçoca candy — street vendors and markets carry sweet paçocas as snacks.

Corn cake or tapioca cake often sold at cafés and the morning market — great with strong northeastern coffee.

A weekly open-air market where farmers sell fresh produce, cassava, cheese and local snacks; ideal for tasting regional ingredients and buying artisanal goods.

Small food stands and snack bars around the central square where you can try espetinhos (meat skewers), tapioca, and quick savory snacks.

A friendly handshake is common for first-time meetings; among acquaintances and women, cheek kisses (one or two depending on familiarity) are typical. Use polite greetings like 'bom dia' (good morning) and 'boa tarde' (good afternoon).

Show respect for older residents and local leaders; small-town communities value personal relationships and courtesy.

Dress modestly for church visits and be respectful during religious ceremonies and processions. Ask before photographing people participating in religious rites.

Northeastern Brazilians are often warm and informal; be open, smile, and accept invitations for conversation or shared food if offered, but follow cues on familiarity.

Tipping is modest in small towns: restaurants sometimes add a 10% service charge but it isn't universal; leaving small change or rounding up is appreciated. For guides and drivers, a small tip for good service is customary. Taxi drivers do not expect large tips—round up or add 5–10% if service is helpful.

Cash (Brazilian real, BRL) is widely used and often necessary for small vendors and rural establishments. Credit/debit cards are accepted at some restaurants and shops in town but coverage is limited compared with larger cities; mobile payments and contactless are less common. Plan to carry enough cash for market purchases and transport.

Vegetarian options are limited but possible: ask for rice, beans, salads, dishes with cassava, and vegetable stews. Bring snacks and be prepared to explain your needs — use the phrase 'sou vegetariano/vegetariana' and confirm no meat broth is used.

Vegan choices are scarcer in small towns; focus on beans, rice, manioc, corn-based products and fruit. Carry emergency snacks and request meals without dairy or eggs when ordering.

Cassava- and corn-based dishes are naturally gluten-free, but cross-contamination can occur. Ask about ingredients and prefer simple, single-ingredient preparations.

Tap water is not always safe to drink; use bottled water. If you have severe allergies, bring clear translated cards explaining your allergy in Portuguese.