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São Francisco Square in the Town of São Cristóvão
Located in the town of São Cristóvão, the Plaza de São Francisco is a quadrangular open space surrounded by a large number of early buildings such as the Church and Convent of São Francisco, the Church and the Sanctuary of the Holy Mercy, the Provincial Palace and related houses from different historical periods that surround the square. This magnificent complex, together with the surrounding 18th and 19th century houses, forms an urban landscape that reflects the history of the town since its founding. The Franciscan complex is an example of the typical architecture of the religious order that developed in the North-East of Brazil.
Redwood National and State Parks
Located north of San Francisco, Redwood National Park consists of the coastal mountains along the Pacific Ocean. The park is covered with magnificent coastal redwood forests, which are some of the tallest and most majestic trees in the world. The park's marine and terrestrial life is equally noteworthy, especially sea lions, bald eagles, and the endangered California brown pelican.