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State of Brazil
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Pernambuco is a state in the Northeast region of Brazil. It is a true microcosm of the region, with a densely populated coastal region (Zona da Mata) containing bustling cities and fantastic beaches, a festive and culturally vibrant Agreste, a semi-arid and sparsely populated Sertão shrouded in folklore and legend, and finally, it is bordered in the south by the Velho Chico (São Francisco river), one of Brazil's economically and historically most important rivers which deeply shaped the culture of the people in the surrounding region.
A semi-arid and sparsely populated region where the legendary bandit Lampião once roamed.
A fertile area in the middle of the Sertão surrounding the Velho Chico, which is literally the "hottest" wine-producing region in the World
An area of transition between the Sertão and the Zona da Mata with rich local culture and large festivities
The state's metropolis, containing many excellent beaches, cultural manifestations, and the colonial beauty of Olinda
The green and fertile region of the state, with many natural attractions and historical heritage from Brazil's sugarcane plantation era
By plane
Recife (REC) has a large international airport with daily non-stop flights to Lisbon, Madrid, Miami, almost all Brazilian state capitals; and also has seasonal charters from Frankfurt, Milan, Paris…
By sea
You can arrive in cruise ships at the Port of Recife or at the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago.
By river
You can arrive in Petrolina via the São Francisco River. The navigable part of the river covers the states of Minas Gerais, Bahia and Pernambuco.
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Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, is one of the largest and most important cities on the northeastern coast of Brazil. This lively state capital, founded by Dutch colonizers, is brimming with a vibrant culture, an interesting old town (which includes the oldest synagogue in the Americas) and some nice beaches.
Caruaru is a city in Pernambuco Interior, Northeast Brazil. It is famous for its huge São João (St.
Goiana is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil. Historic buildings, beautiful beaches and original cultural manifestations are the main touristic attractions.
Olinda is a city in the northeastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco. It hosts one of Brazil's most famous carnivals and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its 16th and 17th century buildings.
Itamaracá is a laid-back city-island just off the coast of Pernambuco, Brazil. Its beaches have been a major weekend and holiday destination for decades, especially for inhabitants of the nearby cities Recife and Olinda, which are both just about 30 km away.
Igarassu (or Igaraçu) is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil. A short drive from Recife, Igarassu is home to Brazil's oldest church and Latin America's largest collection of baroque paintings.
Petrolina is a city in the São Francisco Valley (Vale do São Francisco), in the southernmost point of the state of Pernambuco, in Brazil. With over 340,000 inhabitants (2017), it is one of the largest cities of the Northeast's Sertão, a mostly semi-arid and sparsely populated region.
Porto de Galinhas is a coastal town in the municipality of Ipojuca, in Pernambuco.
Triunfo is a city in Pernambuco Interior, Brazil. Triunfo is a green oasis in the otherwise arid Sertao region in Northeastern Brazil.
A stunningly beautiful archipelago which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Brazilian national park and a global example of sustainable tourism, as well as one of Brazil's most coveted (but expensive) destinations. Although administratively part of Pernambuco, is quite far from the mainland and reachable only by plane.
Brazil's second largest archeological site, with over 2000 caves including 28 sites with cave paintings up to 6000 years old, and many canyons.
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