Olinda is a gem. The city has some of the best-preserved colonial buildings in Brazil, a reason why UNESCO has declared it part of the World Heritage.

The city’s mixed Dutch and Portuguese heritage have left it a number of architectural highlights. The best way to see the town is to stroll around the cobbelstone streets, and look at all the colonial houses, mansions and churches.

Olinda can be seen as a day trip from Recife.