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    Recife travel guide

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    Overview

    Recife boasts highlights associated with most Brazilian cities, all rolled into one dynamite tourist package. The coastal city offers a balance of culture and more hedonistic entertainment, with a well-preserved historic centre, a fabulous restaurant scene, lovely beaches, and its own exciting Carnival.

    Recife is a port city and the capital of Pernambuco. Its location on a network of islands and estuaries, linked by numerous bridges, has earned it the moniker 'the Brazilian Venice'. The city is named for the offshore reefs ( ) that keep the waters along its shoreline pleasantly calm and protected.

    The cityscape is in many ways picturesque, but travellers should note that Recife is a heavyweight industrial city, dominated by lofty skyscrapers. Although the tourism sector is booming thanks to its beautiful beaches, Recife has always attracted many business travellers as well as those in search of fun and sun.

    The beach of Porto de Galinhas, just south of the city, is often thought of as Brazil's best - which is no mean feat in a country celebrated for its coastlines. Those seeking a quainter, historical holiday should consider staying just beyond the urban sprawl in the UNESCO-listed town of Olinda. It provides laid-back colonial charm as well as easy access to energetic Recife.

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    Recife is a major port on the Atlantic Ocean, where the Beberibe and Capibaribe rivers meet. The climate is tropical all year round, with warm temperatures and high humidity. However, visitors will be grateful for the ocean breeze that keeps conditions temperate.

    Temperatures range from 88°F (31°C) to 72°F (22°C). January is the hottest month. Things 'cool down' in July, which is the best time to visit, with a balmy temperature range of 81°F (27°C) to 68°F (20°C), accompanied by a little rain.

    Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
    Location: The airport is located seven miles (11km) from downtown Recife.
    Time: Local time is GMT -3
    Getting to the city: The airport is connected to the Recife metro, which takes travellers to various stops in Recife every 8 minutes. The metro operates from 5am to 11pm. Bus lines from the airport take passengers to the neighbourhoods of Boa Viagem and Cidade Universitária in Recife and Piedade. There are taxis and rental car agencies at the airport.
    Car Rental: Rental cars are available from Avis, Hertz, Movida, and Localiza.
    Airport Taxis: Taxi services are available from the airport.
    Fascilities: Airport facilities include a post office, currency exchange, police unit, tourism office, shops, and restaurants.
    Parking Parking is available for more than 2,000 cars.
    Website: www.aeroportorecife.net

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    Recife's metro is among Brazil's largest public transport systems. There are two central lines, and one South line providing direct access to the airport. The metro system is partially integrated with several bus lines, meaning travellers can make transfers with a single ticket from roughly half of the subway lines. The bus system consists of more than 100 routes throughout the metropolitan area. Minibuses, shuttles and taxis are also available, and it's recommended to go with a reputable company and use the meter.

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