Photo coming — Recife Antigo
Recife Antigo
Marco Zero, colonial warehouses turned bars, the old customs house.
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Things to do in Recife: the local short list
The 'Venice of Brazil': rivers, bridges, frevo music and the country's most joyful carnival.
Photo coming — Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Castle-like museum; arms, art and gardens. A must.
Photo coming — Oficina Brennand
Oficina Brennand
Francisco Brennand's ceramic wonderland.
Photo coming — Boa Viagem
Boa Viagem
Beach promenade, feirinhas, acarajé stalls.
Photo coming — Olinda (day trip)
Olinda (day trip)
UNESCO hill town; Alto da Sé views, churches, ateliers.
Photo coming — Paço do Frevo
Paço do Frevo
Museum of frevo music and dance.
Photo coming — Mercado de São José
Mercado de São José
1875 iron market; crafts upstairs, food downstairs.
Photo coming — Rio Capibaribe boat tour
Rio Capibaribe boat tour
See the bridges city from the water.
Planning the trip?
Primary airport: Recife REC (Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre), ~11 km south of the centre. Metro + bus links; taxis ~20-30 min. Fly into Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) — see the Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport airport guide for terminals, real transport prices and layover itineraries.
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What airport serves Recife?
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Primary airport: Recife REC (Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre), ~11 km south of the centre. Metro + bus links; taxis ~20-30 min.
What is Recife known for?
The 'Venice of Brazil': rivers, bridges, frevo music and the country's most joyful carnival.
What sport does Recife live for?
Football is a three-way war: Sport, Náutico and Santa Cruz. Recife's Clássico dos Clássicos (Sport vs Náutico) and the derby with Santa Cruz at the Arruda are among Brazil's fiercest. The Arena de Pernambuco hosted 2014 World Cup games. Beach football and futevôlei on Boa Viagem.
Can I cruise from Recife?
Yes — Porto do Recife (Recife is a Brazilian cruise port (South America itineraries, Nov-Mar season); ships dock at the Porto do Recife terminal.). See the cruise guide.
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