Brazil Travel Diaries - Recife Edition
A quick business trip to Recife, Brazil's northeastern gem! Here's a compact guide to this fascinating city: đïž City Basics: 10th largest in Brazil & NE's biggest metropolis Strategic location: Closest Brazilian city to Europe (major transatlantic hub) Perfect weather: Year-round 25-30°C with comfy humidity đ The Name Behind the City: "Recife" (meaning "reef") comes from its 1-meter-wide natural reef that looks man-made on Google Maps! This brilliant: â Forms a natural breakwater â Created perfect harbor for Portuguese settlers â Sparked historic Dutch-Portuguese battles đ Iron Bridge connecting island to mainland #Brazil #Recife #CarnivalVibesâš
