Features
Recife’s Carnival
With millions pouring into the streets, dancing the popular local music frevo, typified by colourful clothes and rainbow coloured umbrellas, this is one of the biggest carnival parties in all of Brazil. Named in the The Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest carnival parade in the world, more than a million and a half people come [...]
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Saint John’s Day “Festa Junina”»
Saint John’s June folk festival is one of the most popular celebrations in the northeast, taking over two small countryside towns each year; Caruaru and Campina Grande. Both cities vie to have the best celebrations with music and promotions. Nightly shows are common, with lots of music and food. Caruaru, is famous for its 114-foot long curau, [...]
Sights
Ilha de Itamaracá»
Located on the north coast of the Brazilian State of Pernambuco, near to Recife, is the island of Itamaracá (see map at the bottom of page). About an hour north of Recife, Itamaracá is unique in that it offers a bit of everything, from beautiful beaches to historic forts. Itamaracá is also home to the famous Peixe-boi centre.
Travelling around [...]
