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Tracunhaém is one of Brazil's main ceramic and clay art production centers. Half of the population is either directly or indirectly employed in the production of ceramic artifacts. Visit artisans and local fairs.

Fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife.

From Recife, you can rent a car or take a bus from the TIP Bus Terminal.

Interstate highway BR-408 (via Carpina) leads you to Tracunhaém.

Expresso 1002 serves the Recife-Tracunhaém route, with stops in-between. Tel.: (81) 3452-2796.

Ceramics, ceramics, ceramics! This is the place to be if you enjoy ceramics. You can also find good quality tapestry and handicrafts.

  • ASSOCIATRA (Associação dos Artesãos de Tracunhaém), the Association of Tracunhaém Artisans. Rua Antônio Felipe de Souza, 181 (Centro), tel.: (81) 3646.1672 / 8801.3251
  • Studios of Tracunhaém Itinerary (developed by Imaginário Pernambucano):
    • Amaro de Tracunhaém Studio
    • Carlos Sivini Studio
    • Dona Maria Amélia Studio
    • Ivo Studio
    • Jair Studio
    • Josafá Studio
    • Leydson Studio
    • Lourdes Studio
    • Manuelzinho Studio
    • Seu Nuca de Tracunhaém Studio
    • Severino de Tracunhaém Studio
    • Sussula Studio
    • Tibúrcio Studio
    • Zezinho de Tracunhaém Studio