It is the major gateway to the Northeast with regular flights to all major cities in Brazil as well as Lisbon, London and Frankfurt.
International cuisine is available as well as succulent fish dishes typical of the region.
Fresh coconut water is found virtually anywhere in Recife, straight from the shell. They say the sun shines brighter in Recife than anywhere else, and Recife's beaches are undoubtedly among the loveliest in the Northeast. Especially pleasant are the warm, water pools that often form along the sands due to the action of the waves and tide. Porto de Galinhas Beach is indeed very beautiful. Recife is also an important center of culture and folklore.