BRAZIL RECIFE and Olinda tourism information
RECIFE AND OLINDA FUN
There are three great nightlife zones in Recife:
- Boa Viagem, the beachside district of Recife
- Olinda, the ancient colonial town, 4 miles/6 Km from Recife
- Recife Island, at the old town
Boa Viagem has an animated nightlife with many bars, discos and dance halls. Forró and other local music expressions can be easily appreciated at Boa Viagem square, or at Pavao Leao street. Besides, Boa Viagem is a safe and relaxed place, largely frequented by tourists (except at weekends, when the beach is thronged by locals).
Olinda, 6 Km north of Recife’s old town, is also a very lively place, with an intense nightlife and good restaurants.
But the liveliest and night animated district is the Recife Island, at the old town (try Rua do Apolo and its bars). Recife Island nightlife has outstripped Boa Viagem district in the last couple of years as the main entertainment zone.
Though Recife Island has all kind of bars and opportunities, the mood is particularly young and dependent of locals and modern musical styles. Boa Viagem zone, or Olinda, are preferable for those interested in a more conventional or tranquil animation.
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EATING IN BRAZIL RECIFE
AND OLINDA
Most Recife and Olinda dishes are based on fish, crabs and lobster.
Caranguejo mole (crabs cooked in a spicy sauce), agulhas fritas (fried needle fish) and shrimps in mango sauce are regional dishes you should taste. Try also acarajé (a Sao Salvador dish, very popular in Recife).
SHOPPING IN RECIFE
Recife has one of the best Brazilian shopping malls: the Shopping Center Recife, at Rua Padre Carapuceiro (Boa Viagem zone). With its many stores and diversified offer, this mall is a good option for those interested in shopping at Recife.
But there are other possibilities, namely, Casa da Cultura, in the downtown, at S. Francisco Island, an old prison converted into an excellent shopping center, offering large possibilities for those interested in souvenirs and handicrafts. The alternative is the stores near the beaches or stores in the old town.
Another interesting opportunity for shopping is the Brennand Ceramics Workshops, just outside the town. This Ceramic workshop offers the finest Brazil ceramic tiles and sculptures.
For more information, about Recife / Olinda and nearby places:
Brazil beaches: Recife, Olinda, Porto Galinhas and around
Brazil Beaches: Maceio, Joao Pessoa, Natal…
Maps of the tropical beaches of Brazil
Hotels in Brazil Recife
Flights to Recife
Books about Portuguese Language
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