Recife Vacation Packages and Tours

When on Brazil tours, consider a visit to the capital and largest city in the state of Pernambuco, Recife, a major port on the Atlantic Ocean. Its name comes from the coral reefs that are located near the city’s shores.

Recife was one of the first areas to be settled by the Portuguese and remained a small port until the Dutch arrived in 1630. Dutch settlers greatly improved conditions in Recife but were expelled in 1654. Due to its location on the ocean, the city grew into a major trading centre dealing mainly in sugarcane and slaves. Today, Recife is known for medicine as well as for being a major player in software development. It is also becoming a popular tourist destination on a Brazil vacation package hosting some of the country's most stunning beaches.