Abreu e Lima

Abreu e Lima is a Brazilian municipality within the kingdom of Pernambuco. It is located in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, additionally referred to as Greater Recife. Abreu e Lima covers 126.193 km2, and has a populace of 98,201 with a populace density of 780 inhabitants per rectangular kilometer. 75% of the location of the municipality is rural, however most effective 8% of the population lives out of doors of the city middle. The city became named in honor of Jose Inacio de Abreu e Lima, additionally known as "Inacio Pernambucano".

Born in Portugal, he participated in battles in Pernambuco and fought along Simon Bolivar inside the wars of independence of Venezuela and Colombia. Folklore is among Abreu e Lima's primary attractions. Visitors can experience the drums and energetic rhythm of Maracatu dance performance, as well as Ciranda dance corporations inclusive of the only led by Dona Odete do Coco. The town's major joyful celebration is the Emancipation Festival, every May 14. Also, over 70 percentage of its territory is included through virgin Atlantic Forest and environmental reserves, together with the ones of Sao Bento and Caetes.