Day Trip to Igarassu and Itamaracá Island Tour from Recife
Recife, Brazil
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours
Enjoy a tour full of culture and natural beauty in Igarassu in Itamaracá. Cities occupied long ago by Portuguese. Its buildings today tell the story of the country between churches, forts and works of art. Complete your day with a swim in the beautiful seaside beaches and learn about marine life and local nature from your local guide.
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Enjoy a tour full of culture and natural beauty in Igarassu in Itamaracá. Cities occupied long ago by Portuguese. Its buildings today tell the story of the country between churches, forts and works of art. Complete your day with a swim in the beautiful seaside beaches and learn about marine life and local nature from your local guide.On this tour, get ready to hear about the history, the environment and the great beaches of Igarassu and Itamaracá.
Considered one of the seven wonders of Pernambuco, the historic center of Igarassu surprised by how much is still preserved in its architecture. It is the start place of the Portuguese occupation in Brazil, whose built the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian (the oldest church that is known, and that fully operational) and the Convent of St. Anthony.
Itamaracá also has historic buildings, when Brazil was still a colony. The Fort Orange, built on the beach of Pilar, dates from the time of Dutch invasions of our coastline. His excavations take place today and its relics of the time of collection of the battles has grown. Its location is a tourist point, and you can enjoy the bars around or take a boat to the enchanting island Crown of the Airplane, just across the street.
The island boasts clear waters and typical bars to eat good snacks and relax.
Considered one of the seven wonders of Pernambuco, the historic center of Igarassu surprised by how much is still preserved in its architecture. It is the start place of the Portuguese occupation in Brazil, whose built the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian (the oldest church that is known, and that fully operational) and the Convent of St. Anthony.
Itamaracá also has historic buildings, when Brazil was still a colony. The Fort Orange, built on the beach of Pilar, dates from the time of Dutch invasions of our coastline. His excavations take place today and its relics of the time of collection of the battles has grown. Its location is a tourist point, and you can enjoy the bars around or take a boat to the enchanting island Crown of the Airplane, just across the street.
The island boasts clear waters and typical bars to eat good snacks and relax.
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