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A UNESCO colonial gem perched on a hill overlooking Recife, with pastel-colored churches, Carnival traditions, and artisan workshops.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Pernambuco, Brazil · South America
Abreu e Lima is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Paulista, 12km from Olinda.
Abreu e Lima is a city located in Pernambuco, Brazil. With a population of 103,945, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Abreu e Lima sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Recife time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Abreu e Lima to your route.
Abreu e Lima is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco. It is located in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, also known as Greater Recife. Abreu e Lima covers 126.193 km2 (48.723 mi2), and has a population of 98,462 with a population density of 780 inhabitants per square kilometer (2022 Census). 75% of theRead more
area of the municipality is rural, but only 8% of the population lives outside of the urban center.
The city was named in honor of José Inácio de Abreu e Lima (1794-1869), also known as "Inácio Pernambucano". Abreu e Lima participated in battles in Pernambuco and fought alongside Simón Bolivar in the wars of independence of Venezuela and Colombia.
Folklore is one of Abreu e Lima's main attractions. Visitors can enjoy the energetic drum rhythms of Maracatu dance performance, as well as Ciranda dance groups such as the one led by Dona Odete do Coco. The city's main festival is the Emancipation Festival, every May 14. Over 70 percent of Abreu e Lima's territory is covered by unspoilt Atlantic Forest and environmental reserves, such as those of São Bento and Caetés.
On March 31, 1983, the city held the first public event of Diretas Já, a popular movement against the military dictatorship.
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Abreu e Lima is located in Pernambuco, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -7.9117 latitude, -34.9028 longitude.
Abreu e Lima has a population of approximately 103,945 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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A UNESCO colonial gem perched on a hill overlooking Recife, with pastel-colored churches, Carnival traditions, and artisan workshops.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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