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Metro Area in Pernambuco, Brazil
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Grande Recife or Região Metropolitana do Recife is a metropolitan region in northeastern Brazil.
Recife's Guararapes International Airport (REC) has domestic and international flights.
Read in the guide5 mi) of track, running as far south as Cabo de Santo Agostinho. The system is complemented by two light rail lines with seven additional stations.
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Nicknamed "The Brazilian Venice", it is built on several islands linked by many bridges. Rich in history, art and folklore. Do not miss neighboring Olinda and Porto de Galinhas. The city is also a gateway to the amazing archipelago of Fernando de Noronha.
UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Brazil's most authentic carnaval
home to Brazil's oldest church and Latin America's largest collection of baroque paintings
home to beautiful beaches, the Dutch Fort Orange, colonial Vila Velha, and Engenho São Joao
home to beautiful beaches and colonial fortifications
home to acclaimed Porto de Galinhas beach, voted the best beach in Brazil
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