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Olinda
Located just 30 km away from Recife, Olinda is famed for its immaculate preservation of its 16th and 17th century ornate churches and colonial architecture. Olinda is famed for its carnival but more importantly its historic downtown area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an amazing place to explore on foot
Olinda still retains the charm of a city museum of the colonial period. Olinda was founded in 1537 by the Portuguese Duarte Coelho Pereira and owed its rapid rise to the cultivation of sugar cane in the region of Pernambuco using slave labour. The harmonious balance between the buildings, gardens, 20 Baroque churches, convents and numerous small chapels all contribute to Olinda’s particular charm.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
The best way to see this city is on foot. With over 20 churches, narrow cobbled streets and small hills offering superb views over the city and surrounding bay, this is a great place to spend a day getting lost in the culture of the area.
Recommended lodges in this area:
Olinda
Located on the famous Street ‘Rua do Amparo’ in the historic and quaint town of Olinda, this hotel offers 19 carefully decorated apartments with a mixture of antiques, beautiful art, stained glass windows
Fernando de Noronha
With its stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean Pousada Maravilha is the best place to stay on the island of Fernando de Noronha. Wooden bungalows with simplistic and stylish décor
Fernando de Noronha
Pousada Solar de Loronha is situated on a small hill overlooking the ocean and the 9 spacious elegant bungalows all overlooking the sea. The real plus side of staying here is breakfast on your balcony
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