Embaixada de Pernambuco - Bonecos Gigantes de Olinda, Recife

Year-round, you can see one of Recife and Olinda’s oldest carnival traditions housed at Embaixada de Pernambuco - Bonecos Gigantes de Olinda. Located in old Recife, the giant dolls--with an average height of 4 m (13 ft)--are a new generation of puppets and among the famous personalities represented you see Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, and Michael Jackson. A guide will talk you through the making and manipulation of the puppets as you examine the amazing craftsmanship up close. There is also a box of costumes, allowing you to dress up as your favorite doll and pose for photographs. Plan to visit Embaixada de Pernambuco - Bonecos Gigantes de Olinda and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Recife attractions using our Recife trip builder tool.