Recife is the capital of the state of Pernambuco. It is situated at the mouth of the Capibaribe and Beberibe rivers. It started as a fishing settlement but soon became the seat of government. Recife is known as the "Venice of Brazil"because of its bridges, canals and rivers. There are 39 bridges crossing more than 50 canals in this region.
There are several tourist attractions in Recife. The Patio de São Pedro hidden behind a wall of modern buildings is formed of colonial houses of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This is an old prison that has been converted into a popular cultural center. Recife is also referred to as the "Frevo" capital of Brazil. It is here that art and culture is predominant in the life of the people. The manifestations are found in the colonial architecture of the houses, churches and old forts. The workshop and museum of artist Francisco Brennand known as the "Cathedral of Art" is located on the banks of the Capibaribe river, 16 kilometers from Recife. In Natal, you will get summer all year round. There is sunshine over here all the 365 days of the year with an average annual temperature of 26º C. This makes Natal highly privileged as a tourist destination. Natal is also marked by natural features like beautiful beaches and dunes along its coastline.
Natal is known as the Sun capital. It is renowned for its beautiful beaches such as the Fernando de Noronha archipelago which lies in the state of Pernambuco. You will also find a succession of beaches stretching north and south of the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Natal is also known for its preserved buildings that date from the time of its colonization. Natal served as the base for American troops and was called the "Trampoline of Victory". Some of the beaches of Natal are extremely popular. The main beaches are Forte, Meio, Artistas and Areia Preta. From the beach of Ponta Negra, the hill of Careca can be viewed. The Careca is an enormous sand dune that rises almost vertically. Natal Recife is one of the famous Brazil tourist destinations.
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