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Recife

Recife , the capital of Pernambuco, is one of the largest and most important cities on the northeastern coast of Brazil. This lively capital, originally founded by Dutch colonizers, is brimming with a vibrant culture, an interesting old town (which includes the oldest synagogue in the Americas) and some nice beaches.



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Hotels in Recife

Dorisol Recife Grand Hotel Score 6.9 from 85 reviews
Av. Bernardo Vieira de Melo, 1624 6.9/10
Situated on the ground floor and offering a panoramic view over the ocean, the Ar de Bar & Restaurante Acqua offers regional and international dishes from breakfast until dinner. The Pergola is an open-air lounge located between the lobby and the swimming pool, where you are invited to relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset. The poolside bar Fora d´Agua serves snacks and grilled or light food in a cozy area with tables surrounding the pools and the water cascade. From the rooftop Espaço Galeria Restaurant & Bar, you will have gorgeous views over the entire Piedade and other beaches. ... more
 
Arcada Hotel Score 3.925 from 15 reviews
Av.Conselheiro Aguiar, 3500. Praia da Boa Viagem 3.93/10
The Arcada Hotel offers a great location only 2 blocks from Boa Viagem Beach, near a shopping mall and 5 minutes by car from the Guararapes Airport. The Arcada provides basic rooms with air air conditioning, TV and minibar. A safety box can also be provided upon request. The accommodating staff is a true highlight of this hotel. In addition, the Arcada has a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool available on site. ... more
 
Atlante Plaza Score 7 from 9 reviews
Avenida Boa Viagem, 5426 7/10
It features a warm water swimming pool, a fitness studio equipped to please guests who exercise on a daily basis, sauna, a room for resting and a games room with services included in the daily rates. The hotel also has a massage room and a beauty parlour, as well as a travel agency, convenience store and jewellery store. ... more
 
Tulip inn Recife Score 7.025 from 12 reviews
Dr. Luiz Inácio Pessoa de Melo, 81 7.03/10
The standard rooms have a total area of 48 square meters including a mini kitchen. The adjoining rooms have 61 square meters including two bathrooms and are ideal for couples with children. ... more
 
Hotel Nacional Inn Recife Score 6.1 from 17 reviews
Rua Ribeiro de Brito, 1250 - Boa Viagem 6.1/10
Friendliness and 3-star accommodation await you at Hotel Nacional Inn Recife, located only 300 meters from Recife Shopping Mall and within walking distance of Boa Viagem Beach. During your stay in the Nacional Inn Recife, you can enjoy an outdoor pool as well as a sauna and a gym in the hotel’s wellness center. A daily breakfast buffet is served every morning without any additional charge. At other times, you can try regional specialties in the restaurant or simply enjoy a drink and snacks at the American Bar. ... more
 
More hotels in Recife

Fortaleza City Tour 2 hours

Fortaleza City Tour

In the city tour, you are invited to accomplish a historical and tourist recognition of the city of Fortaleza!

The Portuguese people were the first non-native settlers of Ceara, that in dispute with Dutchmen around the Fort of Schooneborch, originated the small village that would officially become the city of Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assuncao, on April 13th, 1726.

On this tour, you will visit the ancient and the young Fortaleza, which is today the fifth Brazilian capital with a population of approximately 2,200,000.

The locals have worked together to maintain the beauty of the capital, and has kept its historical buildings and attractions, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Market, the President Castelo Branco Mausoleum, the Martyrs Square, the Center of Tourism and the Statue of Iracema in stunning conditions.

The Beach of Meireles with its famous crafts fair, the beach that shelters the Rafts Harbor of Mucuripe and the famous beach 'Praia do Futuro' are also extremely popular attractions around Fortaleza. Other extraordinary monuments such as the Museum of Ceara and Jose de Alencar Theater are also found in the historical city of Fortaleza!

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Bike Tour of Rio de Janeiro 3 hours

Bike Tour of Rio de Janeiro

Your tour begins as you ride along Arpoador beach, Ipanema beach and Leblon beach, then through Ala garden canal to reach the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, before arriving at the Botanical Garden (admission to Gardens not included).

Here you will stop for a 1 hour walking visit (no bikes allowed in the garden). You will then return to Arpoador where you started, and this time ride by Catacumba park and the other side of the lagoon before heading back for the end of your tour. Stops for pictures are allowed.

The tour is accompanied by a guide and mechanical back up car. Helmets and tee shirts will be given to all passengers.

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Helicopter Tour over Rio De Janeiro 1 hour

Helicopter Tour over Rio De Janeiro

This is a rare opportunity for the visitor to view Rio de Janeiro from the air! See the city nestled against the backdrop of powerful granite mountains and the Atlantic Ocean twinkling at their feet.

The flight takes in the Maracan? Stadium, the golden beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, the Christ Statue on Corcovado Mountain, the Sugar Loaf and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. Besides these incredible views, visitors will be able to take some of the most spectacular photos of their visit to Rio.

Actual helicopter flight time is 11 minutes

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