Recife: Beach, Carnival and Tradition

The capital of the state of Pernambuco has everything a caller can anticipate from a Brazilian megacity. City centers, literal areas, and of course strands as far as the eye can see.
Recife dos navios that is what the megacity by the ocean and swash was called in times gone in. This simple harborage of Olinda has come a meeting point of colorful societies, giving rise to a mosaic of customs and a sightseer destination that attracts callers from the four corners of the world.

Golden Tabernacle
Also known as Capela dos Noviços, this is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Pernambuco. Part of the complex of structures of the Convent and Church of Santo António, it's among the symbols of the substance that marked the Third Order of São Francisco de Chagas, innovated in the megacity in the 16th century. The tabernacle began to be erected in 1696 and had as its mastermind one of the most important men of the time António Fernandes de Matos, who had joined the order. The gold on the stages and walls earned it its name, and the Portuguese pipe panels and oils that give it a variety of colors are also noteworthy.

Marco Zero Square
Firstly called Barão do Rio Branco Square, it came known as Marco Zero Square because all the roads to Pernambuco began then. Besides the red multicolored corner, it has in the center a compass rose painted by Cícero Dias. Home of the Recife Carnival, it receives during the rest of the time excursionists in hunt of a stirring view. River, ocean, Dutch armature, everything is located around this forecourt.

Embassy of the Giant Dolls
Not been to Recife or Olinda during Carnival? All isn't lost. At this exhibition space in Rua do Bom Jesus you have the notorious Giant Dolls of Olinda staying for you. Besides a endless exhibition, you can also see the bones that paraded in the most recent fests. Among Brazilian and transnational celebrities, you can find then dolls that pay homage to Roberto Carlos, Ayrton Senna, Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson.
Strands
With seven kilometers long, Boa Viagem is the most notorious sand in Recife. There's plenitude of structure then, including playgrounds, spa outfit and sports installations. Praia da Boa Viagem is defended by a hedge reef- which gives the megacity its name but do not indeed suppose about venturing beyond it; the probability of hitting into a wolf ishigh.However, you can not miss the Pina Beach, If kitesurfing is among your favorite sports. Besides the practice of this sport, the sand stands out for the greenish tone of its water and for the numerous coconut trees stretching each along its reinforcement. The long stretch of beach concentrates other lodestones , similar as alcoves with snacks and drinks. Also to be included in the diary is the sand of Porto de Galinhas, in the neighboring megacity of Ipojuca. important sought after by excursionists, it dazzles with its blue ocean, natural pools, and the benevolence of the original occupants.

Carnaval
Recife and Olinda celebrate Carnival with a admixture of measures and societies. The social period is veritably present in the traces of the African and indigenous lines, who were subordinated to slavery at the time. During these six days and six nights of conviviality it's possible to hear and dance to music ranging from maracatu to Brazilian popular music, including frevo and samba. And indeed before that, because Carnival parties are held as beforehand as December. The sanctioned launch is given by the Galo da Madrugada, considered the largest festival block in the world. formerly veritably touching is the Silent cans Night, which pays homage to the African slaves who failed in captivity. In Olinda, the party is inversely contagious. The first party takes place two Sundays before with the Virgens do Bairro Novo, a veritably lively bloco. In this neighboring megacity, the big magnet are the huge dollies that parade throughout the week.