Pesqueira (formerly known as Cimbres) is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco.

In 1836, the seat of the local authority was transferred from the town of Cimbres to that of Poço de Pesqueira.

In 1918, the city was made the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pesqueira.

The unattested indigenous languages Tchili and Walêcoxô were formerly spoken in Cimbres.

[3] The main economic activities in Pesqueira are based in general commerce, services and primary sector.