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- Wiki content Recife is on the northeast coast of Brazil and enjoys a tropical climate and 12 month summer (by European standards). It is in the state of Pernambuco, where some of the best beaches in Brazil are to be found (according to Brazilians). It is here the Brazilians from Rio and São Paulo holiday in what they consider to be their cold winter months, from May to October, still equivalent to a good summer for most Europeans. Being just 8° 06′ South of the equator topical means hot, but the humidity is not too bad, and Recife benefits from onshore trade winds that make things more comfortable most of the time. These great weather conditions can be enjoyed along the 190 km coastline of the state and beyond in neighbouring states. Many beaches are protected from the Atlantic ocean by reefs that create natural swimming pools at several points during low tide. It is these reefs that gave the city of Recife its name. Sea temperatures make you feel you are in a tropical aquarium. Often a mask and snorkel are all you need to enjoy the abundant ocean life. The region also offers good deep sea diving experiences for the more adventuresome. In Recife Boa Viagem beach is the place to enjoy these conditions. Close to Recife you will also find many other beaches, each with their unique beauty.Close to Recife are Olinda and Porto de Galinhas Olinda is an historic city in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco founded in 1535 by the Portuguese. It is located on the country’s northeastern Atlantic Ocean coast, just north of Recife and is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil. Legend suggests the city’s name can be interpreted as an exclamation regarding the beauty of its setting (”Ó, linda!” is Portuguese for “Oh, beautiful!”). Olinda features a number of major tourist attractions and earned the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, because of its outstanding cultural importance to the common heritage of humanity. It is picturesque, full of history, character and tropical charm. It seems that everywhere you look there is a church. They date from the 16th century as Olinda is one of the oldest cities in Brazil.Porto de Galinhas is a spectacular beach destination 63km south of Recife. It is also surrounded by other equally spectacular beaches that can be reached by foot, car or buggy taxi.Daily Budget If you're travelling on buses every couple of days, staying in hostels for $15 a night, and eating in restaurants or drinking in bars every night, $45 is a rough estimate of what you would need. If you plan to lie on a beach for a month, eating frugally, $35 would be enough. Prices for accommodation increase 25-30% from December to February More Information You can get a lot more information from www.recifeguide.wordpress.com, the most comprehensive English Language guide to the region.
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