Pernambuco, Brazil · South America
Olinda sits on the route: 10 minutes from Recife.
Olinda is a city located in Pernambuco, Brazil. With a population of 366,754, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Olinda 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 Olinda to your route.
Olinda (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɔˈlĩdɐ]) is a historic city in Pernambuco, Brazil, in the Northeast Region. It is located on the country's northeastern Atlantic Ocean coast, in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, the state capital. It has a population of 349,976 people, covers 41.681 square kilometres (16.093 mi2),Read more
and has a population density of 9,437 inhabitants per square kilometre (24,440/sq mi). It is noted as one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil and has been inhabited since 1535.
As the former capital of the Captaincy of Pernambuco during the colonial era, Olinda has many historical buildings—the center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982—and a rich culture. The Carnaval of Olinda, a popular street party, is very similar to traditional Portuguese carnivals, with the addition of African influenced dances, reflecting the history of the Northeast. All the festivities are celebrated on the streets with no bleachers or roping, and, unlike in other cities, admission is free. There are hundreds of small musical groups (sometimes featuring a single performer) in many genres.
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Olinda is located in Pernambuco, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -8.0089 latitude, -34.8553 longitude.
Olinda has a population of approximately 366,754 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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