A weekend in Recife- (Brazil)

                     

                      

Under the sun of Friday, is installed in one of the hotels in the tourist district of Boa Viagem and go to meet the sea. The Boa Viagem beach is the main city of Recife and has about 7 km long. With revitalized, boardwalk and bike path kiosks, you can grab a snack, take a walk or ride a bike. Watch for signs that indicate areas suitable for bath, choose a stretch of beach and dip to cool off. Lunch can be in one of the bars of the waterfront. If you want to know the Biruta Bar, do not think twice. The restaurant, located on the sands of the beach, is in Brasilia Stubborn, seaside neighborhood near Boa Viagem.

In the afternoon, do not miss the chance to meet the Oficina Francisco Brennand, a unique space dedicated to ceramics and painting of one of the leading artists of Pernambuco. Located in the district of Várzea, West Zone, the workshop brings together about 2,000 pieces in the 15 thousand square meters of built area. That emerged from the ruins of the old factory of ceramics St. John has courtyards, plazas, malls and art galleries. There is also the option of making a snack at Café Brennand.

The night shift, pave the cultural program of the city. Recife is considered the cultural capital of the Northeast, for its artistic manifestations (frevo, maracatu and coco to manguebeat Chico Science) and their ability to aggregate what comes out. Eyeing the Pernambuco.com script, you find alternative parties in the Roof Thebes, Steam 48 (usually organized by collective Golarrolê, Superingosto and High plantlets), Bar Chef or Estelita MPB shows or international attractions at Chevrolet Hall Theater Guararapes or Theatre UFPE. Choose what suits you.

On the second day in Pernambuco ground, know the rich local crafts. In the center of Recife, the Mercado de São José (Praça Dom Vital, s / n, San Jose, phone: (81) 3355-3399), opened in 1875, is one of the first buildings in Brazil that has its entire structure iron. Flagship markets, it offers the tourist pieces in clay, wood, straw and fiber, as well as culinary delicacies. In addition to the shopping, extend to the Culture House, former home of detention since 1975, works as a commercial center. The boxes of crafts, including, are installed inside the cells of the convicts. The visit is worth, because, nearby, runs the oldest restaurant in Brazil activity, Milk. Founded in 1882, the establishment has served Assis Chateaubriand, Juscelino Kubitschek, João Goulart, Carlos Pena Filho, João Câmara, among other important names of politics and national culture. The top hat, typical dessert of Pernambuco, is considered the best in town. Try it.

                        

                        

                        

At 16h, gives the starting vessel Catamaran Tours, then run to the pier of Santa Rita and make your check in. The tour "Capibaribe River and its bridges" lasts on average 70 minutes, and costs $ 35 per person. The path runs along the Aurora Street, and passes in front of the Campo das Princesas Palace, the City Council and the Santa Isabel Theater, covering the three central islands: the Recife, Santo Antônio and Boa Vista.

In the district of Recife (or Recife Antigo, like Recife commonly call), circle the cobblestone streets, such as Rua do Bom Jesus. Walk towards the city of Marco Zero Square and see the other side of Pina Basin, the Sculpture Park Francisco Brennand, the same workshop visited the day before. After the tour, a great option is to know the Caixa Cultural Recife, exhibit space and pocket shows, also at ground zero.

Night fell and you want to have fun? If you are still in Recife Barrio, take advantage of the Mint Street, Well Street Jesus, Vicar Street Tenorio and Tomazina Street - all with bars and concert halls affordable. Also in the center of the city, Mamede Simões Street meets bohemians in Central bar (number 144, Santo Amaro, phone: (81) 3222-7622), stronghold of journalists, photographers, designers and artists, and the bars of your surroundings - more simple but no less disputed. The atmosphere is relaxed, the beer is cheap and the conversation does not have time to finish. In the neighborhood of Pina, South Zone, Joan of Arc Gallery offers refreshments in a similar atmosphere, but with a little saltier prices. It has creperie, pizza and Mexican bar to relax during the night.

Wanting more sophistication, invest in restaurants, bars and nightclubs of Boa Viagem, also in the southern region of the city. Being a tourist district, offers nightlife for guests receive. Dine in Japanese Kojima, the Italian Pomodoro Café or the French Wiella Bistro, drink in Cia do Chopp, Giant crab dip or Chopp Avenue, and dance until the morning in the UK or Pink Elephant Pub. But do not miss the time when you wake up in the third and last day of travel.