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Recife
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Recife

The "Brazilian Venice" of the northeast

🗓️ Best time: September–March💰 Budget · ~$70/day📍 Brazil
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About Recife

A big northeastern coastal city of rivers and bridges — a colourful restored old quarter (Recife Antigo), Afro-Brazilian frevo and maracatu culture, and the arty neighbour of Olinda.

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⭐ Things to do in Recife

Recife Antigo & Marco ZeroOlinda historic hilltownInstituto Ricardo Brennand castleBoa Viagem beachRua do Bom JesusOlinda at sunsetPorto de Galinhas natural poolsInstituto Brennand art

🍽️ Where to eat in Recife

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Spettus Steak House
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Spettus Steak House
★ 4.5 (22) · Steakhouses
 Parraxaxá
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Parraxaxá
★ 4.7 (21) · Northeastern Brazilian · Buffets
 Entre Amigos O Bode
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Entre Amigos O Bode
★ 4.3 (21) · Bars · Steakhouses
 O Rei das Coxinhas
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O Rei das Coxinhas
★ 4.5 (19) · Diners
 Chica Pitanga
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Chica Pitanga
★ 4.6 (18) · Brazilian · Buffets
 Empório Sertanejo
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Empório Sertanejo
★ 4.6 (13) · Dive Bars · Tapas/Small Plates
 Santo Bar
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Santo Bar
★ 3.8 (12) · Karaoke · Gay Bars
 Pizzaria Atlântico
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Pizzaria Atlântico
★ 4.5 (12) · Pizza · Brazilian
 Anjo Solto
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Anjo Solto
★ 4.2 (11) · Creperies
 Nikko Japanese Fusion
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Nikko Japanese Fusion
★ 4.5 (10) · Japanese
 Vaporetto Container Bar
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Vaporetto Container Bar
★ 4.4 (9) · Tapas/Small Plates · Brazilian
 Castigliani Cafés Especiais
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Castigliani Cafés Especiais
★ 4.9 (9) · Cafes

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Ride-hailing is easiest; walkable old quarter.

💡 Local tip

Climb up to neighbouring Olinda for pastel colonial streets and a knockout coastal view.

🛡️ Safety

Use ride-hailing at night, avoid displaying valuables, and stick to well-touristed areas.

🌙 Nightlife

Rua da Moeda bars and Carnival frevo.

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