About Recife

Recife, capital city of the State of Pernambuco, is one of the largest cities in Brazil ( the 9th largest city by population, with over 1,500,000 inhabitants).

The Boa Viagem beach (photo) in Recife is one of the most famous urban beaches in Brazil. Visitors are enchanted by the sandy beaches with warm green waters and also by the complete nearby infrastructure of hotels, restaurants and services.

Looking for quieter beaches? The entire coastline of Pernambuco is dotted with beaches for all tastes, such as Maria Farinha, for nautical sports enthusiasts, and Porto de Galinhas, elected by specialty magazines as the best beach in Brazil.

The History of Recife and Pernambuco is unique. The contact between native Indians, black slaves and Portuguese settlers was very strong in Pernambuco, and left visible traces in the culture of the region; also visible is the legacy of the Dutch, who occupied the area for more than 20 years.

This mixture of influences makes the culture of Pernambuco one of the richest in Brazil.

Online references:

http://www.recifeguide.com/brasil

http://www.recife.tur.br

http://www.guiapernambuco.com.br

http://www.recife.pe.gov.br/

http://www.pernambuco.gov.br