Grande Recife

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#Olinda #Unesco Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.
#Olinda #Unesco Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.
#Olinda #Unesco Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.
#Olinda #Unesco Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.
Olinda is a colonial town on Brazil’s northeast coast, near the city of Recife. Founded in 1535 by the Portuguese, it’s built on steep hillsides and distinguished by its 18th-century architecture, baroque churches, convents, monasteries and brightly painted houses. Originally a center for the sugarcane industry, it’s now known as an artists’ colony, with many galleries, workshops and museums.

Where to stay in Grande Recife

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

Porto de Galinhas

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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
Aerial View of Boa Viagem Beach, Recife, Brazil; Shutterstock ID 409336066

Boa Viagem

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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

Boa Viagem
Porto de Galinhas featuring a sandy beach, sailing and swimming

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
Praia de Boa Viagem 2022 Pina Brasil

Pina

5/5(1 area review)

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

Pina
Church of Our Lady of Carmo do Rio Branco is one of oldest buildings of Boa Vista in presence of Carmelite White River dates from 1725.

Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista
Aerial view of Armação da Piedade beach

Piedade

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

Piedade
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919 Recife Pernambuco
The price is HK$436 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$436
HK$458 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,431 reviews)
The WiFi in the room kept cutting out and was a bit better in the lobby. The room was small and dark and the bathroom taps required a lot of effort to shut them off. There was no hair dryer in the room and it took three attempts with the non-English speaking receptionists to borrow one. Douglas on ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI

BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI

4 out of 5
Rua Maria Carolina, 661 Recife PE
The price is HK$365 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$365
HK$384 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,062 reviews)
Nice view , clean room .

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI
NANNAI Muro Alto

NANNAI Muro Alto

5 out of 5
Rodovia PE 09 km 3, Praia do Muro Alto Ipojuca PE
The price is HK$7,310 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
HK$7,310
HK$7,676 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Ipojuca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (566 reviews)
Friendly staff, great and clean infraestructure, many activities and awesome location to relax and rewind.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

NANNAI Muro Alto
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HY Beach Flats

HY Beach Flats

3.5 out of 5
344 Avenida Boa Viagem Recife PE
Stay at this beach apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Pina Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (762 reviews)
quarto novo, reformado, muito bom

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

HY Beach Flats
Costa Mar Recife by ACM

Costa Mar Recife by ACM

4 out of 5
Av. Bernardo Vieira de Melo, 1701 Jaboatão dos Guararapes PE
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Jaboatão dos Guararapes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Guararapes ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)
Por el precio que pagué está bien, debió haber sido un lindo hotel, hoy está venido a menos. El desayuno pago es recomendable

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Costa Mar Recife by ACM
Allure Boa Viagem por Carpediem

Allure Boa Viagem por Carpediem

3 out of 5
R. Amália Bernardino de Sousa, 283 Recife PE
Stay at this apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Santos Dumont Park are located ...
Allure Boa Viagem por Carpediem
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Popular places to visit

Muro Alto Beach showing tropical scenes, a beach and swimming

Muro Alto Beach

Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.

Muro Alto Beach
Maracaipe Beach showing a sandy beach and surfing

Maracaipe Beach

Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach, Recife, Northeast Brazil

Boa Viagem Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. The natural pools, known as 'piscinas naturais,' are what make this town famous and attract visitors to swim alongside colorful fish and explore the vibrant coral reefs

Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools
beach itapuama, pernambuco

Gaibu Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gaibu Beach during your travels in Recife?

Gaibu Beach
beach time

Merepe Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Merepe Beach

Things to do

Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

HK$266
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
City Tour Olinda

City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand

HK$782
per adult
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

HK$835
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
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Tamandare showing tropical scenes, a beach and general coastal views

Recife

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