Official Language:
Portugese
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Currency:
Brazilian Real
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Population:
Approximately 2 million people call Recife home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Recife: Climate in Recife has an Atlantic tropical climate. Precipitations are registered throughout the year, especially in March and July. June is the rainiest month. The maximum temperature is registered in April with 88°F/31°C, while from December to March it is 86°F/30ºC. Minimum temperature is 70°F/21°C in August and from December to March it ranges from 72°F/22ºC to 23ºC.
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Cruise to Recife, Brazil's fourth largest city and one of the country's most historic ocean cities.
Cruise ships dock at the Port of Recife (tel. 81/3224-6535), located at Av. Portuaria, Bairro do Recife. From there, taxis can take you to downtown Recife. Taxis are in no short supply in Recife, and if you can't flag one down on the street, go to the main entrance of any hotel in the city, and you will surely find one. You can also rent a car while in town. Contact Dakar Rent-A-Car (tel. 81/3326-4852) for rates and other information.
Recife is an exotic combination of ancient and modern. A city of water and bridges, it is threaded by the rivers Capibaribe, Beberibe and Pina, Canal Tacaruna and edged by the scenic Boa Viagem beachfront.
Recife is a beautiful region that offers outstanding opportunities to explore and experience the wonders of Brazil. It is the capital of Pernambuco State, and is located on the northeast corner of the country along the Atlantic Ocean. Two of the main industries here are sugar refining and cotton milling, and the sugar business is what really keeps this port city healthy. Wherever you go, you are bound to find hiking trails, great beaches, and fabulous architectural sites. A couple of the museums in Recife are excellent, and the Museu do Homem do Nordeste is spectacular. The Museu Archeologico is exquisite as well, and provides a glimpse into the anthropological and cultural past of Recife. Directly south of Recife, you will encounter some truly glorious beaches. The sparkling sand and crashing waves of Guadaplupe and Camela will make you instantly realize that you're away from home and on a splendid vacation. The Horto Zoobotanico allows you to see many animals indigenous to Brazil, and the botanical garden is exquisite. When the sun goes down, put away your tanning lotion and head out for a night on the town. The locals love to party, especially on the weekends, so enjoy an evening at Calypso or Depois do Escuro, where the action never comes to an end. A handful of the restaurants in Recife are marvelous, and The Lobster and Polo Pina Maxime are two of the best.
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Popular Art Museum:
Home to a fine collection of ceramic figurines, and the Sugar Museum which focuses on the history and technology of sugar production. Models include colonial mills, and a collection of antique sugar bowls.
Casa da Cultura:
Decommissioned and renovated in 1975, now home to a handicraft and art center with many crafts and souvenir shops. Approximately 20 minutes by shuttle bus or taxi.
São Pedro dos Clerigos Church:
Famous for its façade and rosewood portal. The square around the church is home to the artists’ and intellectuals’ quarter.
Olinda:
5 miles away from Recife, Olinda was founded in 1537 as the capital of the Portuguese captaincy of Pernambuco. The city is known primarily for its 16th- and 17th-century ornate churches and monasteries and for other colonial buildings as well.
Parque Nacional dos Guararapes:
Located atop the Guararapes Mont. Here you will find the Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres church, built in 1656. In its baroque style, this is the only church in Pernambuco all constructed with tiles.
Take a historic walk down the streets of Recife Velho (Old Recife). The Pátio de São Pedro and Aurora Street are surrounded by pubs, restaurants and charming stores.
The Museu Archeologico
is located at Rua do Hospicio 130 (81/222-4952) and is a spectacular look at the cultural and archaeological history of Recife. Everything is on display from ancient artifacts and Brazilian relics to fabulous habitat exhibits and finds from around the country. This museum provides an idea of how the first people of Brazil went about their lives, and the background of each native tribe that has inhabited the region of Recife.
Horto Zoobotanico
(81/268-1354) is a spectacular zoo and botanical garden that features some of the most exotic creatures anywhere. There are hundreds of species here, along with thousands of plants and a wonderful showcase on the endangered species of Brazil.
The Museu do Homem do Nordeste
on Avenida 17 de Agosto, is divided into three outstanding sections. The first is the anthropology exhibit that features some state of the art displays concerning the history of life in Recife and Brazil. Popular Art is the second section in this great facility, and Brazilian artists have contributed the majority of the works. The paintings and sculptures are marvelous, and the architecture of the room is itself a work of art. The third section is known as the Pharmaceutical room, where all of the herbal plants and flowers indigenous to Brazil are on display. You may be quite surprised when you see how many helpful medicinal herbs come from Brazilian forests.
Island of Itamaraca:
Here stands one of the oldest churches in Brazil. Approximately 50 kilometers north of Recife. It is also home to a 17th century Dutch fort and some very nice beaches.
Beaches:
Maria Farinha is one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Waters are warm and clear, perfect for swimming. There are many good restaurants here as well.
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More Information |
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Web: http://www.geographia.com/brazil/recife/recife04.htm
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