Visit Recife

Amazing historic centre (part repaired, part in state of ruin), a palace and arts centres so plenty to spend a day. With more time I would have headed out ot town to attractions 30-40 mins away. A bike tour was a good way to esplore the city. Recife combined with Olinda could be a 4 day trip

Diane United Kingdom

Location is wonderful Beach is across the street Restaurants are one block down the street or downstairs In the lobby and the food was very nice The rooms need some upgrades and the bathrooms must get maintenance the water drainage issue is a problem and it needs upgrading to be more than a 3 star room. But the view was 4 star and the staff was 5

I loved the locals, the culture, the beach, and the homeless people I fed while I was there. I liked the old center, the city in general I liked Olinda, and old town nearby that I should recommend. I like the Assai Supermarket and the Shopping Rio Mar. The Outlet restaurant at the shopping. The people are tall, beautiful, nice artists. I loved Recife and Porto de Galinhas and Praia dos Carneiros where I bought a flat. I live in Brasília, but have many friends in Araçatuba, São Paulo, where I was born and raised. They will all be in my flat when it is ready in 3 years.

Luiz Brazil

Recife used to be a beautiful city but crime and a bad economy made the city one of the less pleasant experience. Many shark attacks happen in two of the major beaches, Boa Viagem and Piedade. All the coast has sign alerting that swimming is not recommended. I don’t see a point of ever visiting this place again.

Patricia Calazans United States

Big city vibes, but with some nice parks and green areas and also the river that give a bit of alternative scenery. Some nice small museums, the beaches are nothing special, ask locals to show you spots for the evening/night.

Xavier Roderic Spain

Recife is just not my cup of tea. I actually hate it. I only travel there for work. The city itself is chaotic. It stinks and is dirty everywhere - pollution is everywhere for you to see. Also, I hate its culture - people in the streets are mean and unpolite most of the time. It is a very unsafe city. I would never recommend anyone to visit it unless you are a Brazilian who is familiar with dangerous metropolis and know exactly where you're getting yourself into.

Melqui Brito Brazil