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  Recife travel guide - City Tours
Recife Antigo (Ancient Recife) was the administrative center of the region, in colonial and imperial times.
During the 1990s, the government developed a program to refurbish the Recife Antigo (owners had incentives to restore the buildings and open new businesses), and now it is one of the hot spots of the city, frequented by both locals and tourists.
The city of Recife grew around the portuary zone (read more about the History of Recife); so, if you visit Recife Antigo by day, you will be at a walking distance from some of the oldest buildings of the city.
www.recifeguide.com /fun/city-tours.html   (375 words)

  
 Untitled Document
Olinda, 4 miles from Recife, with centuries-old churches and mansions, is one of Brazil's loveliest colonial vestiges.
Recife is called The "Venice of Brazil" thanks to its canals and waterways which criss-cross the city and the innumerable bridges over them.
Recife also has an outstanding and vibrant folk culture, where such dances as "frevo", "maracatu" and "xaxado" are very popular, and Olinda is the site of one of Brazil's largest annual street Carnivals.
www.blameitonrio4travel.com /recife-index.php   (944 words)

  
 Travel to Brazil Brasil.com, recife
Recife (population 1.3 million, 3.5 million in the metropolitan area) is located in the Northeastern Region, and it's the fifth largest city in Brazil.
It is the capital of the Pernambuco state and is a port on the Atlantic Ocean.
Recife has became a tourist destination recently, and for this reason it is less cosmopolitan and modern than other destinations, but has otherwise beautiful beaches and a very original culture.
www.brazilbrasil.com /destinations/recife   (308 words)

  
 Recife travel guide
Recife is the capital of the state of Pernambuco in Brazil.
Recife was no more than a fishing village when Dutch troops occupied Pernambuco (and later most of the Brazilian Northeast) in 1630 and moved the capital there from nearby Olinda.
The Dutch developed Recife, building bridges and palaces and called it Mauritsstad, or Maurice Town, after the prince of Orange who was governor-general of the Dutch territories in Brazil.
www.world66.com /southamerica/brazil/recife   (290 words)

  
 Visit Recife - The Venice of Brazil
Recife is the capital of the state of Pernambuco in Brazil and the counties fourth largest city.
Recife mean 'reef' in Portuguese and the city is located along side a long coastal reef situated on the Atlantic Ocean.
Recife Antigo is the ancient part of the city.
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 Hotels in Recife, Booking and Hotel Rates - Brazil Contact
In the privileged Boa Viagem neighborhood, the Mar Hotel Recife is found nearly to the beach, 3km of the Guararapes International Airport and to 15 minutes of the center of the city and of the beautiful neighborhood of Antigo in Recife— PE — Brazil
Boa Viagem, 1070 - 1º Jardim - Recife — PE — Brasil
Boa Viagem, 4070 - Boa Viagem - Recife — PE — Brasil
www.brasilcontact.com /PE-Recife/brazil_Hotels.html   (644 words)

  
 SimAirline.net - Message Boards :: View topic - Destination of the Week - Recife, Brazil
Recife, or Reef in Portuguese, is the third largest city in northeast Brazil and the eighth largest (fifth in metropolitan area) city in Brazil.
Recife is the capital of the state Pernambuco.
Located in the city are the University of Recife (1946), the Catholic University of Pernambuco (1951), and the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (1954).
www.simairline.net /messageboards/viewtopic.php?t=3797   (429 words)

  
 AR Tourism Brazil - Recife Brazil
Recife is a tantalizing blend of old and new, beautifully situated along miles of white-sand beaches lined with stately palm trees.
Located 40 km South of Recife, the beaches of Gaibu and Calhetas are a veritable paradise of sparkling blue seas and silky sand.
Visit to the historic center of Recife, stopping at the key historical and cultural highlights, including the Capela Dourada (Golden Chapel); Museum of the Northeast; and the Igreja da Misericordia.
www.artourismbrazil.com /brazil_recife.htm   (619 words)

  
 Recife-Olinda Carnaval Guide
Recife Antigo, the old town in Recife, reminds many of New Orleans French Quarter with its non-stop party atmosphere and dozens of clubs with live music and dancing.
The Recife Carnival's most famous tradition takes place early Saturday morning, when the Galo da Madrugada host a party in downtown Recife, attracting as many as 1.5 million costumed partiers to toast the crack of dawn.
The Rooster of the Dawn is one of Recife's great Carnival traditions, beginning at dawn or 5:30 am on Carnaval Saturday with bugle calls, and heralding the beginning of the pernambucano carnival in bairro de São José.
www.carnaval.com /cityguides/brazil/recife/carnaval.htm   (3480 words)

  
 POD DIVER RADIO & POD DIVER TV : Recife Brazil
Recife is to Brazil what Key West is to the USA.
But that was fifty years ago; today Recife Antigo is the center of music, dance clubs and fine dining.
After going into "extra innings", I realized that what made Recife special was not just the great diving, bars and restaurants but it was the friends that we made.
homepage.mac.com /josephcocozza/poddiver/page18/page19/page19.html   (1355 words)

  
 Recife - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Recife (The "R" is pronounced as an "H") (Portuguese for reef), 2005 population 1,501,000 (3,599,181 in the metropolitan area) is the third largest city in the Northeastern Region of Brazil, the largest metropolitan area and the most important cultural, economical, political and scientifical city in this Region.
There are several soccer clubs based in Recife, such as Sport (1987 national soccer champion and 35 times state champion), Santa Cruz FC (23 times state champion), and Náutico (21 times state champion).
Its metropolitan area has a rate of 69.4 murders per 100,000 inhabitants, which is bigger than in much larger Brazilian cities, such as Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, and more than twice the national average.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Recife   (1149 words)

  
 RECIFE
The near city Olinda was the main urban center of the Pernambuco's captaincy, in the beginning of Brazil's colonization, still in the XVI century.
In 1630, the Dutch occuped Pernambuco and took Olinda and the near port of Recife.
He was the governor-general of the Dutch Brazil (1637-1644) with the assistance of the famous architect, Pieter Post of Haarlem, he transformed the Recife by building a new town adorned with splendid public edifices and gardens, which was called after his name Mauritstad.
www.colonialvoyage.com /viaggi/brazilrecife.html   (405 words)

  
 Guia Pernambuco Bars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
By the seaside, it’s an excellent choice for those leaving the beach, or the ones who want to enjoy the twilight or watch the moon by the sea, breathing the fresh breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.
This bar used to be a famous Bath House in Recife, located on the pier.
A ferryboat is also available, if you wish to park your car in Recife Antigo (Marco Zero).
www.guiapernambuco.com.br /english/bars.shtml   (358 words)

  
 Recife Park hotel, Recife hotels, Pernambuco hotels, BRAZIL hotels - Dilos Holiday World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Recife wins over its visitors hearts with its multitude of attractions, making it a truly unique place.
Located only 50 meters from the Boas Viagem beach and is near to the airport, the financial centre, the main shopping centres, Recife Antigo (Old Recife) and other tourist points.
The Recife Park Hotel is a practical and modern hotel providing 193 beautifully decorated guestrooms all equipped with comfortable services for your pleasant stay.
www.dilos.com /hotel/7390   (273 words)

  
 Recife
We fell in love with the downtown area of Recife called Recife Antigo.
Today, Recife Antigo is one of the city's hotspots, filled with restaurants, bars, and shops selling the best handicrafts I saw.
Mercado São José, across the river from Recife Antigo, is a fabulous place to buy jewelry made of coconut, palm fronds, and different seeds, adorable rag dolls, straw bags, etc.
www.maria-brazil.org /recife.htm   (465 words)

  
 Saint John´s party - Recife
More than 50 players of accordion, tom-tom and triangle will lead a crowd of people during the Forró Walk, on the 16th along the streets of Recife Antigo.
The streets of Recife Antigo (Old Recife) will be filled with colors, rhythm and a religious atmosphere during the Parade of Flags to be promoted by the Municiality on the 17th, at 9 P.M, departing from Moeda Street.
The idea is to show that Recife has an authentic Saint John´s party, performed in great style and tradition.
www.recife.pe.gov.br /especiais/saojoao2005/en-eventosespeciais.html   (951 words)

  
 Recife on 43 Places   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Recife is one of the oldest cities of Brazil, with a rich History.
The Recife Antigo is the best place to visit.
I took a group to Recife to work with a local church.
www.43places.com /places/view/104912   (343 words)

  
 Recife Holiday Inn Recife Hotel Discounts
ou'll feel right at home at the Holiday Inn Recife in the comfort and charm of one of the 128 guest rooms and 2 suites with your choice of one king or two double beds.
The staff is ready to assist you with prompt and professional service.
Holiday Inn Recife is located near major banks, a shopping mall, supermarket and fine dining.
www.destinationcoupons.com /brazil/Recife/hotel_HI/hotel.asp   (338 words)

  
 Boa Viagem Praia Hotel in Recife, Brazil
Leisure and business travelers at the Boa Viagem Praia Hotel looking for hotel in Recife, Brazil, are only six miles from the Recife Antigo, the city's historical area near the harbor full of nightclubs, restaurants and other entertainment venues.
Corporate guests will especially like being so close to Porto Digital, the city's downtown business environment where more than 70 information technology companies call home, in old sugar-and-cotton warehouses.
If cancelled within the 30 days, the full 5 nts rm/tx will be forfeited.
www.hotel-rates.com /brazil/recife/boa-viagem-praia-hotel.html   (414 words)

  
 Google Earth Hacks - File Downloads - 3D Models - Recife Placemarks
This is an updated version of the older Recife Placemarks (v2.0.0.4).
On next versions, Recife Placemarks will have more Hotels if you decide to go travelling to Recife.
Nas proximas versões, Recife Placemarks terá mais localidades de hotéis, caso você queira viajar para Recife.
www.googleearthhacks.com /dlfile19090/Recife-Placemarks.htm   (248 words)

  
 Dorisol Recife Grand Hotel in Recife, Brazil
Av Bernardo Vieira De Melo, Recife, BR 54410 010
DORISOL RECIFE GRAND HOTEL IS THE MOST RECENT FIVE STARS OF THE CITY AND THE ONLY URBAN RESORT OF THE CITY.
Check in time is 2:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 AM.
www.hotel-rates.com /brazil/recife/dorisol-recife-grand-hotel.html   (585 words)

  
 Memorial IAC - Recife Antigo
A experiência do Instituto de Arte Contemporânea (1996-1998), situado na rua do Bom Jesus, bairro do Recife Antigo, resultou no livro (em construção), IAC Memorial.
Localizado em um casarão antigo, na antiga rua dos Judeus, meio a paisagem e do cotiadiano da cidade.
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 Vila Rica hotel, Recife hotels, Pernambuco hotels, BRAZIL hotels - Dilos Holiday World
Vila Rica hotel, Recife hotels, Pernambuco hotels, BRAZIL hotels - Dilos Holiday World
Located by the Boa Viagem seashore in one of the most privileged places of Recife’s southern area, it is 10 minutes from the airport, the biggest shopping centre in Latin America and the Recife Antigo (Old Recife) where you can find the best bars and restaurants.
The Vila Rica Hotel totally reformed and built in a modern structure offers 103 well-decorated and equipped with modern services guestrooms.
www.dilos.com /hotel/7386   (268 words)

  
 Dona Lourdes da Tapioca on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Taken in Recife, Pernambuco (See more photos here)
essa agradável senhora e suas iguarias fica sempre em frente a Torre Malakoff, no Recife Antigo.
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