Boa Viagem or Piedade: Olinda and Recife Antigo Day Trip
Visit the UNESCO-listed town of Olinda and the old town of Recife on a day tour from Boa Viagem or Piedade. Admire the secular churches such as the Monastery of São Bento and Amparo with its ateliers of renowned plastic artists, the Largo da Misericórdia, and the highest point of the city the Alto da Sé. In Recife, discover the diverse culture of the Pernambuco carnival, the street of Bom Jesus, elected by a North American magazine as the third most beautiful street in the world. Marvel at the Embassy of the Giant Dolls. See the first synagogue in the Americas before continuing to Praça do Rio Branco, better known as Praca do Marco Zero. In addition to the beautiful architectural ensemble that makes up the square, see the Francisco Brennand Sculpture Park, a true open-air museum. Visit the Pernambuco Handicraft Center with its extensive variety of works of art produced by the state's master craftsmen. Then, take a pleasant walk through the important streets of this charming neighborhood, viewing its architecture and old buildings. As you walk through Recife discover its rich history and see monuments, such as the beautiful Church of Madre de Deus and the Paço Alfandega on the bank of the Capibaribe River.