About 1.6 million people.

Recife is a coastal city in northeast Brazil built around rivers and bridges, so people call it the Brazilian Venice. It has warm beaches, lively music, and a charming old town.
You can stroll the historic Recife Antigo streets, dance to fast frevo music, and take a boat to see coral reefs full of fish.
Recife Antigo is a historic area of colorful buildings, bridges, and cobblestone streets by the water.
The city is named after the coral reefs offshore, where warm shallow pools are perfect for spotting fish.