Recife Travel Information
Capibaribe River Boat Tours
This tour is one of the cheapest ways to learn about this unusual part of the capital, where everything has been cut off by canals. It costs around $12.00 per person and is a must see attraction, giving a different perspective of the city.
The aquatic city tour lasts just over an hour, and covers the three islands in the center of Recife. Passengers get to see several grand views of this great city, which are often found on typical post cards sold in the markets. Photos including Ground Zero, the Francisco Brennand Sculpture Park and Aurora´s Street full of colorful old houses. Throughout the tour, the guides explain the history of the capital of Pernambuco, giving plenty of information on the history of the area and the city. The tour happens every day and boarding is at the Five Points pier. It is also possible to take the tour at night, which offers some beautiful night time views of the city as well.
These tours are a great way to experience part of the city that many never get to experience and aren't that expensive or time consuming either. Bring your camera, and some sunshade and sit back and relax with this fun filled tour.
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Instituto Ricardo Brennand (museum) - Oficina Brennand is one of the most amazing places in Recife! A real surprise!
The site was a pottery, a brick and tile factory inherited by Francisco Brennand and converted into his workshop and museum.
There are huge sheds where you can walk and see sculptures and carvings, many of which with some erotic connotation.
See funny parts:
And there are more sculptures outside, outdoors!
Some other pictures:
This i... Address: Oficina de Cerâmica Francisco Brennand S/A Propriedade Santos Cosme e Damião s/n, Várzea - Recife Distance: 0.00km from the Capibaribe River Boat Tours | |
Malakoff Tower Cultural Centre (historical) - Centro Cultural Torre Malakoff
Construction of the Torre Malakoff began in 1835 and lasted 20 years, with this monument being officially inaugurated in 1855, when it was used as both an observatory and a stylish gateway to the Praca Arsenal da Marinha (Navy Arsenal's Square). Distinctly pale yellow in colour, the Malakoff Tower was thoroughly renovated at the end of the 20th century and currently serves as an important cultural... Address: Praca Arsenal da Marinha, Recife, BR Distance: 0.00km from the Capibaribe River Boat Tours | |
Santa Isabel Theater (theater) - Eighteen of May, 1850, the then province of Pernambuco enters a new phase of its cultural life, with the inauguration of the Teatro de Santa Isabel after ten years of work. Eleven November 2002: Santa Isabel Theater reopens its doors after seven years of reforms, returning to the reference and choice of space for big shows.The Teatro de Santa Isabel is now a monument of the 14 theaters in the country, recognized as National Historic and... Address: Teatro de Santa Isabel-Administração Pc República - Santo Antônio Recife - PE Distance: 0.00km from the Capibaribe River Boat Tours | |
Carnaval de Recife (activity) -
In Recife, the Carnval activities are completely decentralized, with performers found around the city. The quality of the groups is impeccable, and there are variety of performances to enjoy, all being free and open to the public. Carnival groups, can be found performing on stages, with artists and orchestras. Carnaval Multicultural do Recife is found to be one of the largest and most democratic parties ... Address: Recife PE Brasil Distance: 0.00km from the Capibaribe River Boat Tours |
Restaurants near to Capibaribe River Boat Tours
Cantu is a Wine restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Capibaribe River Boat Tours and can be found at Rua Hist. Luiz do Nascimento, 510 |
Carneiro´s Bar e Restaurante is a Steak House restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Capibaribe River Boat Tours and can be found at Rua Melchi Ribeiro Roma, 31 |
Casa de Banhos is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Capibaribe River Boat Tours and can be found at Arrecifes do Porto do Recife, s/n |
Cipó Nativo is a Pizzeria restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Capibaribe River Boat Tours and can be found at Rua Doutor João Guilherme de Ponte Sobrinho, 245 |
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