Things to do in Pernambuco

Activities, attractions and tours

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Ancient stone ruins by the sea with boats in the background.
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Things to do

Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

P1,908
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran

Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)

P1,927
per adult
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
Casa da Cultura

Shopping Tour in Recife

P3,156
per adult
Shopping Tour in Recife
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

P2,092
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Aries Beach Tour from Maragogi by Top Tours

Aries Beach Tour from Maragogi by Top Tours

P1,024
per adult
Aries Beach Tour from Maragogi by Top Tours
Picture 2 for Activity Instituto Ricardo Brennand with transfers from Recife

Instituto Ricardo Brennand with transfers from Recife

P2,769
per adult
Instituto Ricardo Brennand with transfers from Recife
Island Tour in Noronha Full Day

Island Tour in Noronha Full Day

P2,999
per adult
Island Tour in Noronha Full Day
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Muro Alto Beach

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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.
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Where to stay in Pernambuco

Find the best Pernambuco areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Porto de Galinhas

Travelers like the seafood restaurants in Porto de Galinhas, and Muro Alto Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A coastal cityscape with a wide beach, ocean, and dense urban buildings.

Boa Viagem

Take time in Boa Viagem to visit attractions like Praça Boa Viagem and Shopping Recife. You might also appreciate the beaches, and you can hop on the metro at Airport Station to see more of the city.

A crowded beach with people swimming and boats with colorful sails.

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.

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, rocky terrain, and a small building.

Vila dos Remedios

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Vila dos Remedios. You might want to make time for a stop at Flamboyant Square or Sao Miguel Palace.

A yellow church with a clock tower and arched windows.

Boa Vista

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

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João Pessoa

A cathedral with twin spires, surrounded by a plaza and a busy street at night.

Petrolina

A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.

Fernando de Noronha

A beach with palm trees, clear water, and a distant forested island.

Tamandaré

A turquoise river surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Rio Formoso