Why Recife?
Recife, the Brazilian Venice
Recife (‘heh-see-fee’), capital of Pernambuco, is one of the Northeast’s most exciting cities. It has a vibrant cultural, entertainment and restaurant scene, an intriguing historic center (Recife Antigo), an impressive coastal setting and a fabulous Carnaval. It's a sprawling, urban place of glassy high-rises, crowded commercial areas, thundering traffic and extensive suburbs; if you like your cities gutsy, gritty and proud, Recife is for you. It takes its name from the offshore recifes (reefs) that calm the waters of its ports and shoreline.
Recife is home to the frevo, a regional dance and music, typical in carnival, and Mangue Beat, a type of Brazilian rock with mixture of Maracatu, Ciranda, Rap and other musical styles. The Festival de São João, held annually in June, celebrates traditional culture and music that originated in the region. During carnival, downtown Recife holds one of the most authentic and democratic celebrations: every year more than two and a half million people open the festivities of the Brazilian Carnival at Galo da Madrugada. Recife and Olinda combined have 25 museums, 38 art galleries, 2 symphony orchestra halls, 15 theatres, 1 opera house and more than 40 movie theatres.
CULINARY
Best Restaurants in Recife 🌴
Entre Amigos o Bode
Tradicional brazilian food. You can have from an amazing barbecue, brazilian conteporary food to sushi.
Address:
Rua Marques de Valenca 50 Boa Viagem
What I like about it
Great food, very delicious, and great atmosphere, amazing waiter and gave amazing recommendatios and explanations. Men is set in different languages.
Adega Do Futuro
Offering a sophisticated environment, Adega do Futuro is located in an area of more than 750 square meters, divided into five rooms. Wine and conteporary culinary.
Address:
Rua do Futuro 634
What I like about it
Wonderful place, wide variety of wines and friendly service from the waiter. Highly recommended, it’s really worth it. Menus are set in english.
Cais Rooftop
Located in the oldest part of Recife, Cais Rooftop has a beautiful view with nice fresh drinks. Has tradicional culinary and also variaties of Seafood choices.
Address:
Avenida Alfredo Lisboa, 4 Museu do Sertão, Recife
What I like about it
Great vibes, great staff, great food and drinks. And don’t forget the view.