Pernambuco: land of maracatu, frevo, caboclinho and mangue-beat. Land of street carnival – the pride and joy of northestern culture. Masters of the regional popular art with a special place within the scenery of national personalities: singers like Alceu Valença and Chico Science, writers Ariano Suassuna and Cícero Dias and artists Francisco Brennand, Abelardo da Hora and Mestre Vitalino, among so many others. During the day clear water beaches, shopping at the malls, visits to art and handcraft galleries and walks through the old streets of Recife and Olinda enchant the visitors. The night brings new findings and surprises. It´s time to enjoy the happening places of Recife´s Metropolitan Region, stages of great concerts and bars as well as the important gastronomic center with an infinity of restaurants serving regional and even international dishes.