Although Recife is the fourth-largest city in Brazil, it is less modern and cosmopolitan than its more famous counterparts.
Often called the Venice of Brazil for its many canals, bridges, and tiny one-way streets, it is a wonderful city, with deep cultural roots. The handicraft is quite unique, including clay figurines, wood sculptures, leather goods and woven.
The wealthy Boa Viagem district is the best place to stay, with its nice hotels and fine restaurants. At the Old Town, the history of the city is preserved and tourists can visit interesting places such as: Republica square, Santa Isabel teather, Sao Pedro cathedral and the colorful Sao Jose Market.
DISCOVER RECIFE
4 Days/ 3 Nights
DAY 1 RECIFE
Arrive; meet our representatives, transfer to Hotel
Overnight in Recife.DAY 2 RECIFE HISTORICAL & CULTURAL
Breakfast
Discover the greatest historical and cultural centers of Recife and Olinda. The tour will start at Boa Viagem beach with its reefs (arrecifes in Portuguese) that originated the name of the city, passing through old bridges that connect the city with the mainland. Participants will see the contrast between the modernity of the seafront and the old buildings located at Old Recife District. Then continue to Olinda (Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity) with its centenarian mansions, baroque churches and monasteries on the slopes that preserve the city’s rich history. Stops will be made along the route, providing moments of delight with the amazing panoramic eyesight of both cities.
Overnight in Recife.DAY 3 RECIFE BOAT RIDE
Breakfast
The tour starts at Boa Viagem beach and head on to José Estelita Pier, showing panoramically the landscape of the Cinco Pontas Fort. Continue to Recife Island, stopping at Marco Zero Square and walking down the Bom Jesus Street, where there will be a stop at the Embassy of the Giants Dolls and the Paço do Frevo Museum (optional entrances). Then follow through the Maurício de Nassau Bridge and stop at the Republic Square, where there is the Government Palace, the Santa Isabel Theatre, and the Palace of Justice. A stop for lunch will be made (not included), then continue to the Casa da Cultura, a very beautiful building built in the mid-nineteenth century, today it is as a representative regional culture center with crafts shops and typical food. Then the participants will board a Catamaran boat for a panoramic tour through the waters of the Capibaribe river, covering the three islands in the center of Recife (Santo Antônio, Recife Antigo and Boa Vista).
Overnight in Recife.DAY 4 RECIFE
Breakfast
On due time, transfer to the airport, pick up the flight to your next destination.
