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A UNESCO colonial gem perched on a hill overlooking Recife, with pastel-colored churches, Carnival traditions, and artisan workshops.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Pernambuco, Brazil · South America
Paulista is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Abreu e Lima, 8km from Olinda.
Paulista is a city located in Pernambuco, Brazil. With a population of 342,167, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Paulista 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 Paulista to your route.
Paulista is a municipality in Pernambuco, Brazil, with a population of 365,144 as of 2025. It has the highest Human Development Index (HDI) of the Recife metropolitan area. It is the birthplace of footballer Rivaldo and is also famous for its beaches, including Maria Farinha with the giant Veneza water park. It wasRead more
incorporated as a city in 1935.
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Paulista is located in Pernambuco, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -7.9408 latitude, -34.8731 longitude.
Paulista has a population of approximately 342,167 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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