Experience Recife
Recife is a vibrant city on Brazil’s northeastern coast, and its intoxicating combination of relaxed culture and stunning beaches is waiting for you! Visitors who want a tan have come to the right place, with the amazing Boa Viagem Beach with its pristine white sands at a stone’s throw from the city center. If you get thirsty while you’re unwinding in the sun, try a traditional drink of fresh coconut water to cool off. Afterwards, take a boat tour along the Capibaribe River and see the bridges, neighborhoods, and islands of the Venice of Brazil in laid-back style. As one of Brazil’s most historically important cities, originally founded by Dutch settlers, Recife displays an amazing mix of colonial architecture, cathedrals, and fortresses that will delight any history buff. Recife is the gastronomic capital of the northeast, thanks to its world-renowned local cuisine mixing African and indigenous influences with freshly caught seafood, and variations on this delicious theme can be found everywhere, from simple and savory beach food to exquisite fine dining in any of Recife’s many high-quality restaurants. And of course, no one can mention Recife without talking about its spectacular Carnaval celebrations, when the city thrums with rehearsals, parades, and dancing everywhere. Come see a different side of Brazil in Recife!