Just a few minutes from the city of Recife, Olinda enchants with its charm, the lively Carnival that attracts thousands of visitors, and its beautiful buildings. Once the richest city in Colonial Brazil, it is now considered one of the best-preserved regions from that era. This entire historical heritage earned it the title of Cultural Heritage of Humanity from 
Unesco.
Its famous hills host a historic site with stunning churches, such as the Church of the Rosary of Black Men (built in the 17th century) and the Church of Our Lord Savior of the World (the first built in Brazil), as well as baroque buildings, mansions, studios, and museums, like the Mamulengo Museum.
To make the most of your visit and enjoy a backdrop of colonial architecture, palm trees, and blue sea, it is ideal to walk slowly and appreciate all the details of the region.
The third largest city in Pernambuco, Olinda is also home to numerous internationally renowned artists and artisans. At the Ribeira Market, you can find various workshops and galleries featuring handicrafts, and the Alto da Sé Handicraft Market is also a great place to find typical souvenirs, such as pamphlets of cordel literature and wooden carved figures. There, you can also try tapioca (a typically Brazilian dish of indigenous origin, made with cassava flour and 
traditionally filled with cheese and coconut).
The Carnival in Olinda is an unmissable spectacle. With its own characteristics and different from other regions of Brazil, the festival attracts millions of revelers from around the world who fill its hills to enjoy the typical and fast-paced rhythms of maracatu and frevo. The parade of the famous giant puppets and carnival groups showcasing choreographies specially created for the period are also highly appreciated attractions for those visiting Olinda during Carnival.
Source: www.visitbrasil.com