The Poco
The Poco is a marine channel in Recife, Grande Recife, Pernambuco. The Poco is situated nearby to the locality Chié Ilha, as well as near Campo do Onze.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Recife Port and Picao Lighthouse.
Recife Port
Harbor
Photo: rafael anjinhu, CC BY 2.0.
Recife Port is located in Recife Antigo in the city of Recife. This international port serves the RMR and has two main operational areas: cruises and cargo.
Malakoff Tower
Observatory
Photo: Tetraktys, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Malakoff Tower is a tower located in Recife Antigo, Recife. This monument was built between 1835 and 1855 to be used as an observatory and as the main entrance and gateway for Arsenal da Marinha square.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Recife Antigo and Olinda.
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.
Olinda
Photo: Prefeitura de Olinda, CC BY 2.0.
Olinda is a city in the northeastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco. It hosts one of Brazil's most famous carnivals and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its 16th and 17th century buildings.
The Poco
- Type: Marine channel
- Category: body of water
- Location: Recife, Grande Recife, Pernambuco, Northeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-8.04538° or 8° 2′ 43″ southLongitude
-34.86301° or 34° 51′ 47″ westElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
6937X43P+RQGeoNames ID
11608810
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Satellite Map
Discover The Poco from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Chié Ilha and Campo do Onze.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Recife and Fort Bruno.
Grande Recife: Must-Visit Destinations
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