Santana
Recife
Popular places to visit
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.
Boa Viagem Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?
Maracaipe Beach
Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.
Praça Rio Branco
Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Merepe Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Paiva Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Paiva Beach during your travels in Recife?
Things to do
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi
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Other neighbourhoods around Santana
Graças
You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Graças. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Pernambuco State or Sao Jose dos Manguinhos Church.
Boa Vista
Travelers like the theaters in Boa Vista, and Parque Theater is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ilha do Leite
Ilha do Leite is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.
Santo Amaro
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Tacaruna or Rua da Aurora.
Varzea
Well-liked for its museums and historic sites, Varzea is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ricardo Brennand Institute and Francisco Brennand Workshop, and jump on the metro at Rodoviaria Station to get around the city.
São José
Get to know São José and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Sao Jose Market and Recife City Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Recife Station or Joana Bezerra Station to get around the city.