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Recife
Brazil · REC
Reef-sheltered beaches and Olinda's coloured hills nearby.
About
Recife is the state capital of Pernambuco, Brazil, on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is the largest urban area within both the North and the Northeast Region of Brazil. It is the largest city in Pernambuco state, and the fourth-largest urban area in all of Brazil; the metro population of the city of Recife was 3,726,974 in 2022. Recife was founded in 1537, serving as the main harbor of the Captaincy of Pernambuco—known for its large-scale production of sugar cane. At one point, it was known as Mauritsstad, when it served as the capital city of the 17th century colony of New Holland of Dutch Brazil. Situated at the confluence of the Beberibe and Capibaribe rivers, before they drain into the South Atlantic Ocean, Recife is a major seaport along the Brazilian Atlantic coast. Its name is an allusion to the stone reefs that are present offshore. Together with the urban presence of the Beberibe and Capibaribe rivers and their tributaries, the many additional unique, small islands—and more than 50 bridges linking them throughout the city—create a distinct maritime or "riviera" atmosphere, leading to Recife being known as the "Venice of Brazil".
Source: Wikipedia — Recife (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- architecture · good
- beaches · good
- dining · good
- family friendly · good
- historical · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan85°F22d wet
- Feb85°F21d wet
- Mar85°F24d wet
- Apr84°F23d wet
- May83°F25d wet
- Jun81°F26d wet
- Jul80°F27d wet
- Aug80°F25d wet
- Sep81°F21d wet
- Oct83°F22d wet
- Nov84°F18d wet
- Dec85°F21d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Private transfer from Recife airport to Port de GalinhasFrom $50 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Transfer from Aeporoto to Chicken HarbourFrom $54 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Transfer in Recife 24H Tourism and ExecutiveFrom $50 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Recife & Olinda HighlightsFrom $310 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private transfer from Recife to MaragogiFrom $110 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Transfer Recife Airport to Praia dos Carneiros PEFrom $86 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), about 5.8 mi away.
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