Distances and road transport

Also, compared with the large distances between cities in other areas of Brazil which mean that the only viable means of transport is by air, on the north east coast the cities are a comfortable drive apart, just three or four hours by car or coach. There are coaches called 'leitos', which apart from air conditioning and other comforts, have business class airline style seats which allow total relaxation whilst enjoying the magnificent countryside, or even a pleasant sleep with a blanket and pillow.