What to do in Recife

Activities, attractions and tours
Tamandare which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes
Tamandare showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Maracaipe Beach showing surfing and a sandy beach
Maracaipe Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views
Maracaipe Beach showing a sunset, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Places to Visit in Recife

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Most fun & popular experiences in Recife

Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

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What to do in Recife


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Porto de Galinhas featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and swimming

Porto de Galinhas

Travellers like the seafood restaurants in Porto de Galinhas, and Porto de Galinhas Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Porto de Galinhas
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Boa Viagem

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Visitors often come to Boa Viagem for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem Church and Praça Boa Viagem. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Airport Station.

Boa Viagem
Porto de Galinhas

Ipojuca Centro

If you're spending some time in Ipojuca Centro, Porto de Galinhas Beach and Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools are top sights worth seeing.

Ipojuca Centro
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Gaibu

Travellers like the beaches in Gaibu, and Gaibu Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Gaibu
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Pina

Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.

Pina
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Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Parque Theater is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista

 

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Day trip destinations from Recife