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. It is located on the eastern island of Recife antigo on the banks of rivers Capibaribe and Beberibe. Differentiates itself from another ports located in the city center the fact that the port does not have any interferences with the center. Its administered by the Government of the state of Pernambuco and is historically deeply linked with the arrive of the first settlers in Recife (1537).