- Recommended
Museu do Sertão
City museum with exhibits on Petrolina’s formation, river culture and regional life, offering a useful introduction to local history.
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5:3013h40Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP19:10Petrolina, Terminal Rodoviário£491One-way0 changes- 5:3013h40Recife, PE19:10Petrolina£491One-way0 changes
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Progresso
About
Progresso, also known as Auto Viação Progresso, is a Brazilian bus company with a history dating back to 1932 in Garanhuns, Pernambuco. It operates over 120 daily departures, primarily connecting cities like Recife, João Pessoa, and Natal. The company offers regular bus lines, intercity buses, and bus rentals. Progresso is committed to customer comfort and safety, investing in driver training and fleet renewal. Passengers can expect amenities such as reclinable seats, air conditioning, and power outlets on many of their buses.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Progresso Duration
10h 35m
Cheapest Progresso Price
£24
Progresso frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One piece up to 30kg checked luggage included
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility available on select routes with advance notice required
Bikes
Bicycles must be disassembled and properly packaged
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers
Complete guide to Petrolina
Things to do in Petrolina
Discover the best of Petrolina — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Petrolina trip today.
- Recommended
Centro de Cultura Ana das Carrancas
Cultural centre and gallery space hosting temporary exhibitions, workshops and performances in a restored central building.
Galeria de Artes Ana das Carrancas
Compact art venue dedicated to local visual production, worth visiting for changing displays and a closer look at regional artists.
- Must visit
Orla de Petrolina
Main riverside promenade with walking paths, sculptures and broad São Francisco views, especially pleasant in the cooler evening hours.
- Recommended
Parque Josepha Coelho
Popular urban park for walks, exercise and family time, with open green areas and one of the city’s best-known public leisure spaces.
- Recommended
Praça da Orla
Lively waterfront square around the river edge, good for strolling and people-watching near central Petrolina and the bridge approach.
- Gluten-free
Carne de sol
Sun-dried beef, usually grilled or stewed and served with cassava, beans or rice. A staple of the Sertão, valued for preserving meat in the semi-arid climate.
- Gluten-free
Bode assado ou guisado
Goat meat stew or roast, common across the São Francisco backlands. It reflects the region’s strong goat-raising tradition and robust, rustic cookery.
- Gluten-free
Dobradinha
A rich stew of tripe, beans and pork cuts. Traditional in north-eastern Brazil, it is hearty sertanejo comfort food often eaten at lunch.
Bodódromo
Riverside restaurant known for regional fish and north-eastern dishes, with a relaxed setting overlooking the São Francisco River.
Churrascaria Portal da Cidade
Well-known regional venue specialising in goat, sun-dried beef and other sertanejo staples in a casual traditional atmosphere.
Rio Sol Restaurant
Refined restaurant linked to São Francisco Valley wine tourism, pairing regional cuisine with local wines in an elegant atmosphere.
Brazilian real (R$)
Budget-friendly for Brazil. Hotels, local meals and taxis are usually cheaper than in Rio or Salvador, with low everyday costs for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- R$15-R$30 for fast food or simple local meals.
- Mid-range
- R$40-R$80 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- R$90+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- R$5-R$10 for a coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants; extra tip is optional. Round up for taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés but not expected.
bus station information and facilities
Bus stops in Petrolina
Check where to Petrolina buses depart and arrive, plus the main bus station and stop details for this route.
Petrolina, Terminal RodoviárioR. Condé D'eu, 138-144 - Gercino Coelho, Petrolina - PE, Brazil
City-centre transport
Getting to Petrolina, Terminal Rodoviário from Petrolina city centre
Petrolina, Terminal Rodoviário is 1 km from Petrolina city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus lines 001, 002, 003
Petrolina, Terminal Rodoviário bus station facilities and services
Petrolina, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small food court and snack vendors
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are two ATMs inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Petrolina, Terminal Rodoviário.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Petrolina, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Petrolina, Terminal Rodoviário: Wheelchair ramps.
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