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Review:
The historic Old Town in Recife is located on an island, separated from the mainland by the Beberibe River. The city has grown since the 16th century, when the island was the thriving center of town, but the historic buildings that still stand there tell the story of this old port town and its history over the centuries. Recife is also home to many beautiful beaches, including Boa Viagem, where tourists can go diving amongst the coral reefs and abundant marine life. Recife’s coastline and the jagged coral reef beneath the water’s surface is known throughout Brazil for the large number of shipwrecks in the area, and a dive from the coast of Recife will allow visitors to explore some of these sunken vessels.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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