PERNAMBUCO

Boa Viagem beach

Rich cultural identity. Natural Beauties. Exquisite cuisine. More than 185 kilometers of beaches. A hospitable people. This is Pernambuco, which invites all European and foreign tourists to truly “Pernambucar” and discover everything the state

CAPITAL

“I came back, Recife. It was nostalgia that took me by the arm.” One of the great Brazilian singers and songwriters, Alceu Valença, immortalized the capital of Pernambuco in his music. In the song, Alceu tells a little about Recife’s culture, such as the Frevo power, and highlights precisely the nostalgia he has for Recife. So this is the first tip: if you are going to visit Recife, get ready, because the longing to come back is very strong. It really is a captivating city. There, the sun rises very early, an invitation to enjoy beaches, rivers, green areas and historic buildings.

The beaches most sought after by tourists in the region are Boa Viagem and Pina, which have shores with many coconut trees, in addition to a sea of warm, greenish waters. From Boa Viagem to Recife Antigo, which has Rua do Bom Jesus as a reference, Recife has a lot to surprise. There are churches, colonial houses and museums that keep the rich history of the state. The metropolis also has an infinity of restaurants specializing in seafood and a lively nightlife, rocked by the rhythms of Pernambuco. Gastronomy is a separate chapter, with typical elements, including seafood, beef jerky, green beans, the aforementioned roll cake, coalho cheese, among others.

We have one last tip. To the sound of frevo, maracatu, afoxé, samba, pop and so many other rhythms that characterize the unique diversity of Brazilian culture, plan to discover the Carnival of Recife. For more than a month, the city celebrates the Carnival Cycle, honoring its cultural traditions. There are more than two thousand presentations distributed in more than 60 carnival centers. The highlight of Carnival, of course, could not be different: the gigantic block of Galo da Madrugada, which literally drags millions of Pernambucans and tourists through the streets of downtown Recife as soon as the sun rises. It is normal to wake up very early to enjoy the most famous block in the city. In addition to it, there are parties spread throughout the city, such as Pátio de has to offer. Pernambuco is a place of beach, sun, heat, coconut trees, high quality gastronomy, culture and a lot of history in a single place. The flagship are the beaches, but the truth is that from the coast to the Sertão, Capital: the state offers an attrac- recife tive combination of culture and modernity.

Pernambuco breathes, lives and always reinforces its traditions and customs. Whether it’s Carnival, June festivals or even in low season, no matter what time you decide to visit the state, you’ll certainly be enchanted by the rhythm of Frevo, Maracatu and the taste of the delicious roll cake. From the capital to the countryside, the destinations offer natural beauties, gastronomic and artistic riches characteristic of all the people of Pernambuco, starting, of course, with the capital Recife.

Photo: Bruno Lima - MTur

Recife Antigo is a good place to learn more about the history and culture of the state

Photo: Bruno Lima - MTur

Pernambuco is rich in culture, art, gastronomy, history and beautiful beaches

São Pedro, Marco Zero, Praça do Arsenal da Marinha and Avenida Guararapes. Considered the biggest block in the world, Galo da Madrugada always parades on Carnival Saturdays.