in Brazil · Northeast

Recife

The 'Venice of Brazil', a city of rivers and bridges beside colonial Olinda, with reef-sheltered beaches and frevo rhythms.

Notable spots

Boa Viagem Beach
Beach
A long urban beach lined with natural reef pools at low tide.
Olinda Historic Centre
History
A UNESCO hillside town of baroque churches and carnival workshops.
Recife Antigo
Area
Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Museum

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Recife in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.

Photo: Recife — Portal da Copa/ME (CC BY 3.0 br) · Wikimedia