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Pernambuco, Porto Galinhas, Recife Brazil
Recife
Happy and hospitable people, formed by an ethnic mixture of Afros, Europeans and Indians, Pernambuco has a population of 7.4 million. This mixture of races resulted in a very rich culture, where Rock, Maracatu, Frevo and Manguebeat live in harmony.
Permanently catching the tourists attention, is a contagious combination of sounds, rhythms, music, dances, and the rich traditional culture linked with its origins, and with a lot of love for Pernambuco. During Carnival, the Maracatus, Caboclinhos and dancers invade the slopes of Olinda. On Good Friday, Nova Jerusalém (located in Brejo da Madre de Deus city, 130 km from Recife) changes completely to represent the Passion of Christ. Its the biggest outdoor theater in the world.
In July, the attention is turned to the cities of the INTERIOR, which receive thousands of tourists. Fireplaces - some gigantic - corn foods and Quadrilhas (a group of people dancing in the same way), turned Caruaru (rural area, 120 km from the capital) into the biggest Brazilian festival held in June, which is called São João. At Christmas, the traditional and colorful Pastoris celebrate the birth of Jesus. In Sítio da Trindade, in Casa Amarela district, in Recife, popular celebrations to Christmas solemnities take place. The Shows are free.
The most populous city is the capital, Recife, followed by Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Olinda (both from the Metropolitan area of Recife) and Caruaru, (in the rural area of Pernambuco). The indigenous people that lives in the state has a population of about 16 thousand, dispersed at several municipal districts from Pernambuco like Aguas Belas, Pesqueira, Buíque, Salgueiro.
Permanently catching the tourists attention, is a contagious combination of sounds, rhythms, music, dances, and the rich traditional culture linked with its origins, and with a lot of love for Pernambuco. During Carnival, the Maracatus, Caboclinhos and dancers invade the slopes of Olinda. On Good Friday, Nova Jerusalém (located in Brejo da Madre de Deus city, 130 km from Recife) changes completely to represent the Passion of Christ. Its the biggest outdoor theater in the world.
In July, the attention is turned to the cities of the INTERIOR, which receive thousands of tourists. Fireplaces - some gigantic - corn foods and Quadrilhas (a group of people dancing in the same way), turned Caruaru (rural area, 120 km from the capital) into the biggest Brazilian festival held in June, which is called São João. At Christmas, the traditional and colorful Pastoris celebrate the birth of Jesus. In Sítio da Trindade, in Casa Amarela district, in Recife, popular celebrations to Christmas solemnities take place. The Shows are free.
The most populous city is the capital, Recife, followed by Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Olinda (both from the Metropolitan area of Recife) and Caruaru, (in the rural area of Pernambuco). The indigenous people that lives in the state has a population of about 16 thousand, dispersed at several municipal districts from Pernambuco like Aguas Belas, Pesqueira, Buíque, Salgueiro.
Porto Galinhas
Located in Ipojuca, just 60 km away from Recife, Porto de Galinhas is one of the most popular beaches of the north-eastern coastline. Check out what this beach has to offer:
Here are some suggestions:
- great location and infra-structures which include bars, restaurants, hotels, inns, among others;
- natural pools with colourful fishes;
- warm clear waters;
- perfect conditions for children and bathers in general;
- raft tours through the mangroves;
- buggy rides.
Here are some suggestions:
- a walk through the fishing village where you can mingle with the locals;
- visit to the crafts shops where you will find pieces that reflect the north-eastern culture;
- taste the local cuisine offered by bars, restaurants and lanchonetes – you can choose the fresh fish which is fried or grilled, or go for the raw oysters, fried razor shells, lobster, crab dishes or shrimp skewers;
- a visit to the Engenho Canoas, a processing plant that makes the local sweet, Rapaduras, from sugar cane;
- a trip to the stunning Urubu waterfalls.
