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 #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.

Where to stay in Grande Recife

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

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 which includes general coastal views, swimming and sailing

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
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
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
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919 Recife Pernambuco
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
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! (1,042 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
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! (565 reviews)
Friendly staff, great and clean infraestructure, many activities and awesome location to relax and rewind.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

NANNAI Muro Alto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
HY Beach Flats

HY Beach Flats

3.5 out of 5
344 Avenida Boa Viagem Recife PE
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Pina Beach ...
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! (106 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
Porto Alto Resort - GAV Resorts

Porto Alto Resort - GAV Resorts

3.5 out of 5
Praia de muro alto Ipojuca PE
Stay at this beach condo in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Muro Alto Beach and Suape Port are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
I made reservations for two "Standard Apartment (Smart Piscina)" rooms for my family (5 people). At check in they provided what it looked like regular documents with several parragraphs in three languages and they made me sign a couple of them in portuguese as check in staff didnt speak other language ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Porto Alto Resort - GAV Resorts
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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