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Brazil

Recife / Sunshine, Samba, and Sharks Oh My

MeowScore 😼75/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

february

carnival celebrations and fun

☀️
january

Warm sun and clear skies for beach-loving cats

🎉
february

Carnival celebrations with dancing and parades

🌿
march

Fewer crowds and lush greenery, ideal for exploring

🐰
april

A chance to witness cultural traditions during Easter

😸
may

Slightly cooler temperature, perfect for lazy cats

🎶
june

June festivals, food, culture and music

🎮
july

Attend cat-friendly events such as Rec'n'Play

⛅
august

Moderate temperatures and beautiful sunsets

🐦
september

Enjoy nature trails and bird-watching

💨
october

Experience the beautiful sunny days and cooling breeze

💃
november

Catch the local Ciranda dance and folklore scenes

🌟
december

Holiday celebrations and festive lights

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

The cost of living and shopping in Recife is not far from average in Brazil. Some items may be slightly cheaper than other cities, but overall it is not particularly cheap or expensive for visiting cats.

Visiting cats can save money by shopping at local markets and street vendors, and avoiding high-end shopping centers.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short stay

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short stay

Many tourists visit Recife for its beaches and cultural attractions in a short period of time.

Tipping

10-15%

Tipping is expected in restaurants and for taxi rides.

Tipping

10-15%

Tipping is expected in restaurants and for taxi rides.

Paying by credit card is common but cash is preferred for small purchases. Splitting the bill is usually not an issue.

internet situation

bad Speed

low speeds reported by users

good Availability

fairly common in urban areas

great Cellular

good coverage by major carriers

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

BRL

1 BRL =
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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent sidewalks, but busy roads

LGBTQ tolerated

Decent legal protections

With the sun warming your fur, stretch out those paws on purrfect sandy beaches and dig your claws into a vibrant culture.

Take a seafront strut along the bustling promenade, spotting fishies at every turn and sipping from coconuts the size of a littermate's head.

Things to do

The mainstream

🖼️
Ricardo Brennand Institute
🍲
São José Market
🌴
Boa Viagem Beach
🎨
Recife Antigo
🏛️
Marco Zero

The mainstream

🖼️
Ricardo Brennand Institute

Purr-fect museum with a collection of armory, sculptures, and paintings. The gardens are a great place for a cat-walk. 🐾

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🍲
São José Market

A cat-way of smells, colors, and flavors. Clawsome street food, fresh fruits, and fish. Don't forget to try the cat-chupada - a traditional drink made with sugar cane. 🍹

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🌴
Boa Viagem Beach

Meow-velous beach with palm trees and crystal-clear water. Great for cat-naps and cat-bathing. 😻

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🎨
Recife Antigo

Cat-stroll through the colorful streets of the Old Town. Don't forget to visit the cat-thedral and cat-watch the street performances. 🎭

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🏛️
Marco Zero

Historic square where the city was founded in 1537. Cat-tastic sunset views over the river. 🌅

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Off the beaten path

🎨
Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand
🌳
Pau-Brasil Ecological Park
🌇
Praça de Casa Forte
🎭
Mirabilandia
🏞️
Instituto Brennand

Off the beaten path

🎨
Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand

Meow-gical ceramics studio with mystical sculptures and gardens 🐱🌺

Google Maps
🌳
Pau-Brasil Ecological Park

Furry fun hiking trails and animal sanctuary with river views 🐾🐟

Google Maps
🌇
Praça de Casa Forte

Quirky square with street animals and lively night market 🌙🐈

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🎭
Mirabilandia

Cat-ivating amusement park with thrilling rides and shows 🎢🎡

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🏞️
Instituto Brennand

Paw-some sculpture garden with ceramic art and tropical plants 🐾

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent sidewalks, but busy roads

LGBTQ tolerated

Decent legal protections

Mindful meoweler tips

Olinda's colorful colonial streets

Take a stroll through this historic town filled with vibrant colors and traditional houses to get a taste for Pernambuco's rich history and culture.

Mercado de São José

One of Recife's largest markets, it's a great place to try traditional food, pick up unique souvenirs, and experience local culture.

Galician-Portuguese influence

Many of the traditional dishes and music of Recife have been influenced by the Galician-Portuguese culture, making for a unique blend of flavors and rhythms.

Useful external sites

www.visitrecife.com.br/en

Visit Recife↗

Official tourism website of Recife, Brazil

www.tripadvisor.com.br/Tourism-g304560-Recife_State_of_Pernambuco-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Travel review website with information on Recife attractions and accommodations

www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/recife

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide with information on things to do, restaurants, and accommodations in Recife

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