What to do in Recife

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

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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

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Join surfers and nature lovers that flock year-round to the glorious beaches of this coastal town.

Porto de Galinhas
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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

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

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
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Boa Vista

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

Boa Vista

Day trip destinations from Recife