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Recife & Olinda aerial view

Recife & Olinda, Brazil

Recife, capital of Pernambuco, mixes rivers and bridges, the restored streets of Recife Antigo and the long urban beach of Boa Viagem, sheltered by coral reefs. Six kilometres north, the colonial hill town of Olinda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, gathers baroque churches, artists' studios and painted houses, and hosts one of Brazil's most joyful street carnivals.

Pousada do Amparo

A pousada of individually decorated rooms in two centuries-old houses on Olinda's Rua do Amparo, with a pool in a tropical garden, views toward Recife and two restaurants.

Hotel 7 Colinas

A 44-room hotel in a preserved green park of century-old trees on the Ladeira de São Francisco, inside Olinda's historic centre, with pools, sauna, library and a small museum.

Hotel Atlante Plaza

A beachfront hotel on Avenida Boa Viagem in Recife, with a rooftop pool and sun terrace, two restaurants, a sauna and a pillow menu with lavender and camomile options.

Mar Hotel Recife

A full-service hotel in Recife's Boa Viagem district, on Rua Barão de Souza Leão between the beach and the airport, with spa services, fitness rooms and 24-hour room service.