Igarasu and Itamaraca

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Recife, Brasile	Visite guidate

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Experience two distinct but equally impressive forms of beauty with this intriguing day trip to the colonial city of Igarrassu and the exotic island of Itamaraca. Admire a historic church and fort, visit some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world and enjoy a spellbinding catamaran cruise. This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to see Brazil at its most colourful and vibrant.

Igarrassu was founded in 1535 and among the first buildings to go up was the Church of Saints Cosme and Damiao, which is the oldest church in Brazil. It is one of three colonial-era temples – the others being the baroque Batista de Igarrassu Church and St Anthony’s Convent – within a few hundred metres of each, which creates a stunning vista. Live and breathe this surprisingly verdant city and explore the old town’s picturesque cobbled streets and narrow alleys with houses whose façades are a mix of pastel colours and faded grandeur.

After this journey back in time, travel to paradise at Itamaraca Island. Its natural landscapes and virgin beaches have made it extremely popular among outdoor activities enthusiasts. Here you are free to indulge in a range of optional activities. Check out Forte Orange, which was built by the Dutch in the 17th century, or the Marine Manatee Centre, a research and conservation centre for one of the most precious endangered species found on the coast of northeastern Brazil. Cap it all off with the catamaran trip to Coroa do Aviao, a paradisiacal sand bar and observation point for migratory birds.

Meeting/pick-up point: Most Recife hotels.
Duration: Eight hours.
Start/opening time: Tuesday and Friday at 8am.
Languages: Public tour in Spanish and Portuguese. Private tour in English.
Others: Admission to the church, fort and marine centre are no included.