Must-SeeOlinda
A colonial hill town of pastel houses, Baroque churches and artists' studios, on the World Heritage list, with sea views from its slopes.
Recife
A city of rivers and bridges with long urban beaches, frevo music and one of Brazil's biggest Carnivals, shared with hilltop Olinda next door.
- Best Time to Go
- Sep–Feb
Our full guide to Recife is being written. It's on the Northeast Brazil list as Worth a Detour.
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Worth a DetourPorto de Galinhas
Pernambuco
About 32 miles away
A beach village south of Recife famous for warm natural pools in the reefs, reached by colorful rafts at low tide.
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If You're NearbyJoão Pessoa
Paraíba
About 65 miles away
A green, easygoing city with calm beaches and a Baroque old town, near Ponta do Seixas, the easternmost point of the Americas.
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If You're NearbyMaragogi
Alagoas
About 70 miles away
Brazil's Caribbean, with natural pools of clear water on coral reefs offshore, reached by boat at low tide.
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