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Visiting Historic Olinda in Pernambuco

By Stephanie Foden, Contributing Reporter

OLINDA, BRAZIL – Just four miles north of the bustling streets of Recife is the sister city of Olinda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil. A spectacular walk around the cobblestone streets lined with bright houses, cafés, museums, galleries and Baroque churches can make for a pleasant afternoon.

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