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Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, in the northeast of Brazil, is a traditional Carnival
destination for Brazilians. There are people who live in Rio who like to escape the
waves of tourists arriving from around the world and party elsewhere.
Recife and Olinda have long been Carnival hot spots for Brazilians from all over the
country to let loose and really party. In Recife, there are music stages downtown and
spread out through the city. In Olinda, the partying takes place in the colorful, house-
lined, sloping streets of the city. At night the streets of Olinda are filled with music and
the color of the many blocos, while Recife's old town, or Recife Antigo, is the first choice
for many trying to escape the hotel Carnaval scene of Boa Viagem for something more
authentic. Before long you too will “fall into step” with the Pernambuco Carnaval
euphoria: one that is like no other in the world.
When it comes to sounds, rythms and dance, no other carnival compares to Recife. Rio
de Janeiro is worldl famous for the Samba Schools; in Salvador, the Axé and similar
rythms predominate. In Recife, one can watch performances of several rythms, each
with its own peculiarities: frevo, maracatu, caboclinho, ciranda, coco, samba, rock,
reggae, manguebeat.
Participation is for everyone. Whether it's the belly-bumping bate-coxa or the umbrella-
wielding frevo, the regal maracatú or the extremely agile caboclinho, the dancing is as
impressive as anywhere in Brazil.
In Recife, the Carnival festivities begin in December, as locals begin preparing for the
official Carnival, which starts the week before Ash Wednesday. The pre-Carnival parties
usually consist of percussion groups practicing in local clubs, city streets and squares,
and even Carnival balls. There are a variety of rhythms from native Indian and African
Maracatu beats to Frevo and samba.
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.
Recife-Olinda Carnival is the best value for Carnaval in Brazil. Its pre-Carnaval
festivities begin early enough that you can also enjoy Carnaval in Rio Salvador.
destination for Brazilians. There are people who live in Rio who like to escape the
waves of tourists arriving from around the world and party elsewhere.
Recife and Olinda have long been Carnival hot spots for Brazilians from all over the
country to let loose and really party. In Recife, there are music stages downtown and
spread out through the city. In Olinda, the partying takes place in the colorful, house-
lined, sloping streets of the city. At night the streets of Olinda are filled with music and
the color of the many blocos, while Recife's old town, or Recife Antigo, is the first choice
for many trying to escape the hotel Carnaval scene of Boa Viagem for something more
authentic. Before long you too will “fall into step” with the Pernambuco Carnaval
euphoria: one that is like no other in the world.
When it comes to sounds, rythms and dance, no other carnival compares to Recife. Rio
de Janeiro is worldl famous for the Samba Schools; in Salvador, the Axé and similar
rythms predominate. In Recife, one can watch performances of several rythms, each
with its own peculiarities: frevo, maracatu, caboclinho, ciranda, coco, samba, rock,
reggae, manguebeat.
Participation is for everyone. Whether it's the belly-bumping bate-coxa or the umbrella-
wielding frevo, the regal maracatú or the extremely agile caboclinho, the dancing is as
impressive as anywhere in Brazil.
In Recife, the Carnival festivities begin in December, as locals begin preparing for the
official Carnival, which starts the week before Ash Wednesday. The pre-Carnival parties
usually consist of percussion groups practicing in local clubs, city streets and squares,
and even Carnival balls. There are a variety of rhythms from native Indian and African
Maracatu beats to Frevo and samba.
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.
Recife-Olinda Carnival is the best value for Carnaval in Brazil. Its pre-Carnaval
festivities begin early enough that you can also enjoy Carnaval in Rio Salvador.
| Recife and Olinda Carnival 2011 March 4, 2011 - March 9, 2011 |
Roundtrip Recife Airport Transfer
Pre-book your return transportation when you arrive in Recife to avoid
unnecessary hassles. A friendly English-speaking representative will greet
you and then be taken directly to your hotel and/or airport
Details and Booking Information
Pre-book your return transportation when you arrive in Recife to avoid
unnecessary hassles. A friendly English-speaking representative will greet
you and then be taken directly to your hotel and/or airport
Details and Booking Information
The Beaches of Cabo de Santo Agostinho from Recife
Spend a day admiring the picturesque scenery of Recife's enchanting beaches.
Renowned for their beauty, white sand and warm crystal-clear waters. For a memorable
day in Brazil be sure to join this tour!
Detils and Booking Information
Spend a day admiring the picturesque scenery of Recife's enchanting beaches.
Renowned for their beauty, white sand and warm crystal-clear waters. For a memorable
day in Brazil be sure to join this tour!
Detils and Booking Information
Caruaru and Nova Jerusalém from Recife
Learn the history and heritage of Caruaru, a small regional town southwest of Recife
known for their ceramic-figure sculpture. The clay art is brightly painted figurines
capturing in activities such as dancing, playing with instruments and chasing chickens.
Then travel 50km northwest of Caruaru to see the theater-city reconstruction of
Jerusalém.
Details and Booking Information
Learn the history and heritage of Caruaru, a small regional town southwest of Recife
known for their ceramic-figure sculpture. The clay art is brightly painted figurines
capturing in activities such as dancing, playing with instruments and chasing chickens.
Then travel 50km northwest of Caruaru to see the theater-city reconstruction of
Jerusalém.
Details and Booking Information
Carnival and Mardi Gras Celebrations
Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
Carnaval in São Paulo, Brazil
Carnaval in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
Carnaval in São Paulo, Brazil
Carnaval in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Recife and Olinda City Tour
Begin your tour with a panoramic view of Recife, including the three islands that make up
the city center - Recife, Santo Antônio and Boa Vista. Olinda, founded by the Portuguese
in 1530. Declared a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage Monument. Visit the
Alto da Sé, the highest point in Olinda where you will see breathtaking views of the twin
cities. During Carnival revelers parade down the streets of Olinda.
Details and Booking Information
Begin your tour with a panoramic view of Recife, including the three islands that make up
the city center - Recife, Santo Antônio and Boa Vista. Olinda, founded by the Portuguese
in 1530. Declared a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage Monument. Visit the
Alto da Sé, the highest point in Olinda where you will see breathtaking views of the twin
cities. During Carnival revelers parade down the streets of Olinda.
Details and Booking Information
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Sightseeing and Tours
Igarassu and Itamaraca from Recife
With an intoxicating blend of natural beauty, architectural wonders and inspiring
history, this tour offers an insight into one of Brazil's earliest European settlements.
You'll visit the site of the oldest church in the country and see the most precious
endangered species that can only be found on the Northeastern coast of Brazil
Details and Booking Information
With an intoxicating blend of natural beauty, architectural wonders and inspiring
history, this tour offers an insight into one of Brazil's earliest European settlements.
You'll visit the site of the oldest church in the country and see the most precious
endangered species that can only be found on the Northeastern coast of Brazil
Details and Booking Information
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