Until the 1920s, carnivals in Recife took place at the mercy of the evolution of pedestrian clubs, which usually represented some professions during the King Momo period.

It originated in the time of the Dutch. In 1640, Prince Maurice of Nassau ordered the construction of a bridge by which residents could cross the Capibaribe River, from the continent to Santo Antônio Island, and from there to Recife, coming and going continually without burden.

Boa Vista Market, located on Santa Cruz St,  Boa Vista, Recife, was built at the beginning of the 19th century, however the date of its inauguration is unknown.

Where did the name Boa Vista [good view] come from? It originated from the Palace of Boa Vista (or Schoonzit in Dutch), which was built in Recife by Maurice of Nassau in 1643, for his rest and leisure.

Situated in the south of Recife, between the neighbourhoods of Pina, Boa Viagem and the area of the Port of Recife, characterised by a continuous line of reefs parallel to the coast and very close to the beach, Brasília Teimosa (‘Stubborn Brasilia’).