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Recife Travel Guide, Brazil

Recife, Travel Guide - Overview

Recife, one of the most important cities in Brazil, the capital of the state of Pernambuco and an important port in Atlantic Ocean, is known among tourists as the “Brazilian Venice”, due to its large number of rivers and bridges. Its name is explained by the presence of the many coral reefs that are present in the Atlantic Ocean.

Recife, Travel Guide – The Amazing Beaches

Once arrived in Recife, you cannot possibly miss the amazing hot beaches that invite you to a long sunbath and a refreshing swim in the Atlantic. The coast is almost 190 km long and it is divided into the northern and the southern part. Recife is situated right in the middle of this beautiful geographical landscape, alluring tourists with its warm water, fine sand and modern highways. If you are accommodated downtown, you can easily take daily tours offered by the municipality. You just have to pick one of the many options Recife Travel Guide offers you and have fun.

Recife, Travel Guide – Things to Do

After a long stay at the beach, you should spend the following days taking a tour of the city. You can begin your journey with the 19th century impressive Santa Isabel Theater, then continue with the Cathedral Sao Pedro dos Clerigos and finish your visit in the exciting Saint John's Market, where you can buy beautiful presents, such as traditional handicrafts. After a tiring day, you should definitely relax in Brazil's second largest shopping center, the colorful Shopping Center Recife.

It is well known that a large number of tourists that choose this place as their final destination, opt for this place due to UNESCO’s heritage city, Olinda. There are no Recife Travel Guides that omit to mention this living museum, considered to be the origin of the Brazilian culture from the16th century. It is here that the Folclore Nordestino festival takes place, at the end of August. Once you think you have discovered every mystery of this unique place, just take a look at Joao Pessoa Travel Guide and Maceio Travel Guide and don’t leave Bazil.