Banco dos Afogados
Banco dos Afogados is a shoal in Pernambuco, Northeast. Banco dos Afogados is situated nearby to the suburb São José, as well as near Coelhos.Places of Interest
Highlights include Recife City Museum and Basilica Nossa Senhora de Penha.
Basilica Nossa Senhora de Penha
Church
Photo: Lalaisca, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Nossa Senhora de Penha or the Basilica da Penha is a Roman Catholic religious basilica located in the city of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Recife Antigo and Recife.
Recife Antigo
Suburb
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 3.0 br.
Recife Antigo is the historical section of central Recife, Brazil. It is located on the Island of Recife, near the Recife harbor. This historic area has been recently recovered and now holds several clubs, bars and a high-tech center called Porto Digital.
Recife
Photo: direitosurbanos, CC BY 2.0.
Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, is one of the largest and most important cities on the northeastern coast of Brazil. This lively state capital, founded by Dutch colonizers, is brimming with a vibrant culture, an interesting old town and some nice beaches.
Casa Forte
Suburb
Casa Forte is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Casa Forte is situated 6 km northwest of Banco dos Afogados.
Banco dos Afogados
- Type: Shoal
- Category: landform
- Location: Pernambuco, Northeast, Brazil, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-8.07083° or 8° 4′ 15″ southLongitude
-34.88333° or 34° 53′ westElevation
9 metres (30 feet)Open location code
6937W4H8+MMGeoNames ID
3411116
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as São José and Coelhos.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Praça Cinco Pontas and Forte de São Tiago das Cinco Pontas.
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