Travel to Pernambuco

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Area: 98,938 km2 ; Population: 7,918,344 (2000)
Official website: http://www.pe.gov.br
Important newspapers: Jornal do Comércio; Diário de Pernambuco
Map of Pernambuco; Arriving to Pernambuco
Information about Pernambuco
Hotels in Pernambuco

Pernambuco, Olinda, Recife

During the colonial times, Pernambuco was one of the richest Brazilian provinces, thanks to the many sugarcane farms which quickly established in the area.

Important cities in Pernambuco

Capital city: Recife.

Tourist Attractions and Events in Pernambuco

Carnival in Olinda and Recife: made by popular for populars
Porto de Galinhas. One of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil.

Culture

One word comes to the mind of every Brazilian, as they hear about Pernambuco: frevo.

Other sites

Recife. Cultural and travel information about Recife, Olinda and other major cities in Pernambuco.
Nannai : resort in Porto de Galinhas
Pernambuco at the Dmoz Directory. Human reviewed selection of sites about Pernambuco.



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