Recife is known as the Venice of Brazil — canals, bridges, and islands create an unforgettable urban mosaic in Pernambuco. Olinda (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is adjacent, and Recife's carnival is Brazil's second-largest after Rio. Frevo dance, local cachaça, and sea views from Porto do Recife harbour are the city's heart.
2M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
July–September (dry season, sunny) — February for carnival
Top sights & experiences
- 🎭 Olinda — colonial hilltop town (UNESCO)
- 🦈 Boa Viagem — city beach
- 🌉 Marco Zero & old harbour
- 🎉 Carnival & frevo dance
- 🏛️ Instituto Ricardo Brennand
- 🐠 Porto de Galinhas — coral reefs
Perfect for
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