Recife is the capital of the state of Pernambuco in Brazil, located on the east coast of the country.
With a rich history that combines Portuguese, African and Dutch influences, Recife is a vibrant and diverse city that offers a wide variety of attractions for visitors and locals alike.
Among its main tourist attractions are the historic Old Recife neighborhood, with its colorful colonial houses and cobbled streets, the Ricardo Brennand Institute, with its collection of European art and ancient weapons, and Boa Viagem beach, one of the most famous from Brazil.
To get to Recife, visitors can fly into the Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, which has direct air connections to several Brazilian cities and international destinations. It can also be reached by road through the BR-101, the main highway that connects the city with other regions of the country.
Recife is located on the east coast of Brazil, in the state of Pernambuco. The city is located about 2,700 km northeast of São Paulo and 800 km south of Fortaleza.
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