I wish I had more time there. Anyway, the first thing I recommend is to go to Marco Zero, downtown in Recife Antigo (old town) and take a catamarã trip. It costs R$ 30,00 per person and there is a really good guide (not a tape recorder) who gives you enough information about the town. The owner, Lydia Silva, always travels along. E-mail her for more information atendimento@catamaraveneza.com.br . Her boat is right in front of the Artesanato do Recife (the building below). Artesanato do Recife The trip goes under the old city bridges which fortunately were all lit with Christmas lights. The pretty building below is the Assembléia Legislativa de Pernambuco. Recife by night Some of the lights. The guide was so useful! She told us about the history of the many buildings, legends, and facts. Bridges in Recife This place deserves a special post. Inside, handcraft from all over the state. Nice restored depot, air conditioner, beautiful display. Right in front of the Mar