Recife, Brazil: travel guide
The "Venice of Brazil" — rivers and bridges, Recife Antigo's colonial quarter, UNESCO-listed Olinda, world-famous Frevo Carnaval, and 20 km of urban beaches.
- Country
- Brazil
- Currency
- BRL
- Time zone
- America/Recife
- Nearest airport
- REC
Top places to visit in Recife
Centro Histórico de Olinda
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate
UNESCO World Heritage hilltop colonial town overlooking Recife — colonial churches, Carnival traditions, ateliers of Pernambuco craft artists. Half-day trip from Recife.
Praia de Boa Viagem
Beach · 4.3 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate
Recife's urban beach stretching 8km — natural reefs create calm inner pools ideal for swimming. Lined with restaurants and the main tourist accommodation strip.
Recife Antigo
Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
Recife's historic island district — Dutch colonial buildings, the first synagogue of the Americas (Kahal Zur Israel), craft beer bars and artisanal crafts market.
Things to do
- Porto de Galinhas Reef Snorkelling Day Trip Adventure · 8 h · from 200 per person
- Frevo Dance Class in Recife Cultural · 1.5 h · from 50 per person
Where to eat
- Parraxaxá northeastern-brazilian, self-service · about BRL 50 per person
- Chica Pitanga brazilian, self-service · about BRL 35 per person
- Oficina do Sabor northeastern-brazilian, contemporary · about BRL 90 per person
Getting around
- Bus main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Metro main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Ride Hail main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.