Pernambuco, located in the northeastern region of Brazil, is a state rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. It offers a variety of attractions ranging from pristine beaches and historic cities to vibrant festivals and unique cultural experiences.
Pernambuco has history in its monuments, an extraordinarily rich culture and magnificent scenery, like Olida and Fernando de Noronha.
From the coast to the hinterland, Pernambuco is all beauty.
It is the right destination for those seeking the best of the Northeast’s natural riches, with an extensive and appreciated coastline of warm, crystal-clear waters.
The inviting scenery of paradisiacal beaches such as Tamandaré and Porto de Galinhas are just a few of the countless attractions that also stand out in terms of the magnitude and historical importance of its cultural traditions, such as the carnival and June festivities.
The state’s main tourist attraction is its 187 kilometres of coastline, including beaches and cliffs, urban areas and practically untouched places.
Not to mention the beautiful archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, frequented by Brazilians and foreigners at all times of the year.
Pernambuco has one of the oldest churches in Brazil, located in the municipality of Igarassu, in the Metropolitan Region of Recife.
The church dedicated to São Cosme e Damião, which dates back to 1535, is part of a Historic Centre with 396 m² listed by IPHAN.
It is one of the oldest and best preserved architectural, civil and religious complexes in the state.
Still in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, the attractions are numerous.
Recife Antigo, the most traditional neighbourhood in the capital of Pernambuco, a cultural and entertainment hub, is a must-see for tourists.
There are bars, restaurants, nightclubs, a craft market, as well as the city’s ground zero and the first synagogue in the Americas, the Kahal Zur Israel, built in 1637 by Jews who came from Amsterdam to live in Recife.
The state capital also stands out for its pioneering cinematography and for being the cradle of creative and entrepreneurial talent, and every year the city of Recife becomes the stage for national cinema.
Olinda’s Historic Site is a separate attraction for those with a thirst for culture. One of the most important architectural ensembles in the country, Olinda has been awarded the title of World Cultural Heritage by Unesco and the first Brazilian capital of culture.
The old houses and charming hillsides add to the charm of the city, which is also the scene of one of Brazil’s most popular festivals: Carnival.
Agreste Pernambuco is an extreme sports paradise.
The town of Bonito in Pernambuco, with eight waterfalls ranging from 2 to 30 metres high, offers adventurers breathtaking trails, tree climbing, trekking and rappelling.
Formed by the waters of the Verdinho River and the Águas Vermelhas stream, Bonito’s waterfalls make up one of the most beautiful landscapes in the state.
Also in Pernambuco’s agreste region, one of the attractions is the climate.
The town of Gravatá, 80 km from Recife, is at an altitude of 447 metres.
In June and July, the low temperatures, the activities that characterise country life and the local cuisine attract thousands of visitors.
In the higher-altitude towns on the so-called Borborema Plateau, the cold has inspired cultural events such as the Garanhuns Winter Festival.
The town, 230 kilometres from Recife, has hosted one of the state’s biggest music festivals for over twenty years.
The state’s hinterland also has a distinctive climate.
At an altitude of 1,004 metres is the town of Triunfo, the highest in Pernambuco, where every year the Student Festival takes place, with theatre and dance groups, and the Film Festival, at the Cine Teatro Guarany, a heritage-listed building.
Pernambuco also has the Caruaru Fair, the largest open-air fair in the world, considered an intangible heritage of Brazil by IPHAN; the New Jerusalem Theatre, the largest open-air theatre in the world where the Passion of Christ is staged every year; the Serra do Catimbau National Park, between the Agreste and the Sertão of Pernambuco, formed by a complex of mountains, valleys and sedimentary rocks, spread over 90,000 hectares, which impresses with its grandeur and primitivism; the Serra Negra, in Bezerros, situated at an altitude of 960 metres with a temperature of up to 9º C, surrounded by an ecological reserve, which makes its beauty a picture postcard setting; the São Francisco Valley, with its dozens of wineries, the ideal place for lovers of good wine.
The historic district of Recife, featuring colonial architecture, cultural centers, and lively nightlife.
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