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Known as “Brasilian Venice” for being cut by rivers, canals and bridges that connect one neighborhood to another, Recife is a city that brings in its streets, houses and churches, part of the history of Brazil. Due to its strategic position, Recife was an important outlet for Brazilian wealth to the Portuguese crown and was also a point for receiving goods and slaves to neighboring cities. This market attracted the attention of the Dutch who, in 1637, invaded and dominated the city for 7 years, leaving important marks in the City’s culture and architecture. Olinda was, in the early days of the country, more important than Recife and for that reason it brings in its streets cobbled streets several buildings with Portuguese influence and beautiful Baroque churches.
WHEN TO GO:
HOW LONG
3-5 days
3-5 days
WEATHER
Hot and humid climate. With rains predominantly between June, July and August. The average temperature is between 26 and 28 degrees, but in summer the thermometers can beat 36 degrees Celsius
Hot and humid climate. With rains predominantly between June, July and August. The average temperature is between 26 and 28 degrees, but in summer the thermometers can beat 36 degrees Celsius
WHAT TO DO:
Visit the Boa Viagem beach, which is the city’s calling card and enjoy the beautiful shore and sea breeze drinking a fresh coconut water. Discover the Fort of The Five Points, the Old Recife District, the churches, especially the Golden Chapel built between 1696 and 1724 with its walls covered with gold leaves and dozens of paintings. Visit the Ricardo Brennand Institute and the Francisco Brannand Ceramics Workshop. Sail under the waters of the Capibaribe River, go up and down the narrow streets of Olinda to appreciate the old buildings and see the city from above. Enjoy the delicious Pernambucan cuisine. And if you have some time left, it is worth reserving a few days to relax on one of the wonderful beaches on the south coast of the state such as Porto de Galinhas, Serrambi, Carneiros and Tamandaré.
Visit the Boa Viagem beach, which is the city’s calling card and enjoy the beautiful shore and sea breeze drinking a fresh coconut water. Discover the Fort of The Five Points, the Old Recife District, the churches, especially the Golden Chapel built between 1696 and 1724 with its walls covered with gold leaves and dozens of paintings. Visit the Ricardo Brennand Institute and the Francisco Brannand Ceramics Workshop. Sail under the waters of the Capibaribe River, go up and down the narrow streets of Olinda to appreciate the old buildings and see the city from above. Enjoy the delicious Pernambucan cuisine. And if you have some time left, it is worth reserving a few days to relax on one of the wonderful beaches on the south coast of the state such as Porto de Galinhas, Serrambi, Carneiros and Tamandaré.
WHERE TO STAY:
Recife has a wide variety of hotels, from the most modern to the oldest, and 3 to 4 days will be enough to get to know the main tourist points. In Olinda, which is less than 10 km from Recife, it is also possible to find some charming and sophisticated inns. It is possible to stay in both Recife and Olinda to see both cities. The beaches on the south coast of the state are full of great accommodation options, whether large all-inclusive resorts or small, exclusive boutique hotels.
Recife has a wide variety of hotels, from the most modern to the oldest, and 3 to 4 days will be enough to get to know the main tourist points. In Olinda, which is less than 10 km from Recife, it is also possible to find some charming and sophisticated inns. It is possible to stay in both Recife and Olinda to see both cities. The beaches on the south coast of the state are full of great accommodation options, whether large all-inclusive resorts or small, exclusive boutique hotels.
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