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Recife Sightseeing! Check out near by cities in Pernambuco!

Recife sightseeing is an excellent way to spend your vacation in Pernambuco. Not only are there tons of things to see in Recife, there are also several nearby cities where you can enjoy prestine beaches and visit historical sites. You can always get rental car in Recife and travel a couple of hours to experience even more of Brazil. Come see the old colonial buildings in Olinda, or visit the world’s second largest football stadium in Rio de Janerio.

Car Rental and Day trips

One of the best ways to experience Recife sightseeing is by a budget car rental. There are several car rentals in Recife that will allow you see whats nearby Recife. There are many exciting daytrip in Pernambuco.

Olinda

Olinda is only minutes away from Recife. You cannot even tell where one city ends and the other one begins. You will want to rent an economy car and travel through the old cobble stone roads. Olinda has rich, colorful colonial builds and was actually Brazil’s first capital. The buildings are a mix of Portuguese and Brazilian style and most of them date back to the 17th and 18th century. You won’t want to miss the stopping in at the Cathedral. It boast beautiful and intricate architect. This city is up on a hill and offers breathtaking views of Pernambuco beach.

Santo Antonio Church in Igarassu

Igarassu is a quaint little town just north of Recife. When you’re into Recife sightseeing, you would be amiss to not drive north about 45 minutes and see the Santo Antonio Church. This Brazilian Church is known for the Portuguese tiles that line the corridors and the walls of this spectacular building. Even after hundreds of year, there still are sections that in perfect condition. Check out the Antonio church’s small museum that features over 20 paintings originally from the 16th to the 18th century. While photography the interior is forbidden you can still take pictures of the beautiful exterior. The short drive from Recife is worth the rental cars in Recife! 

Pôrto das Galinhas

Just southward of Recife sighseeing has is a fishy affair! Recife economy car rental will let you drive about an hour and a half down the coast of Brazil, where you will stumble upon Porto das Galinhas or Port of the Angels. This city is known for the natural pools of sea. When the tide leaves, these pools turn into a maritime playground. The pools fill with fish, and it is a local favorite to feed them out of your hand. You can rent a boat called a "Jangada" up the Maracaípe River, and behold the luscious coconut trees, the tropical birds, and even get a glimpse of some Brazilian seahorse. Porto das Galinhas truly is a sight to see and is just a little over an hour south of Recife. Recife Sightseeing in this city offers exclusive views of the breathtaking environment of Brazil. 

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