The first stop out of Recife is the beach at GAIBÚ, a sizeable resort some 40km south of Boa Viagem – catch a bus to Cabo from Avenida Dantas Barreto, and then another local one to Gaibú. Gaibú sports the familiar setup – palm trees, bars and surf – and is a good base […]
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