Paddling near Paulista, Pernambuco

Paulista sits on the northern edge of Greater Recife, in Pernambuco, where the coastal lowlands are laced with rivers draining toward the Atlantic. The Rio Capibaribe, the region's defining waterway, winds through the metropolitan area and is the most accessible flatwater paddle close to the city. Quieter tributaries and reservoirs within the broader metro zone round out the local scene for kayakers, canoeists, and SUP paddlers.