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Arrival
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The
airport
is fairly close to the city centre, at the far end of Boa Viagem. A taxi to Boa Viagem itself shouldn't be more than $6-7, to the neighbouring island of Santo AntA?nio about $10-12; or take the Aeroporto bus ($2.50) from right outside, which will drive through Boa Viagem and drop you in the centre. The
RodoviA?ria
is miles out, though this is not really a problem since the
metrA?
(tel 081/3424-1662 for information), an overground rail link, whisks you very cheaply and efficiently into the centre, giving you a good introduction to city life as it glides through various
favelas.
It will deposit you at the old train station, called
EstaA§A?o Central
(or simply "Recife"). To get to your hotel from there, whether in the central hotel district, Boa Viagem or even Olinda, you're best off taking a
taxi
- Recife is a confusing city even when you've been there a few days, and the extra money will be well spent. Other useful information
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