10 days in Recife Itinerary

Once the capital of Dutch Brazil, Recife has a history spanning back to 1537, when it was little more than a handful of fishing houses on the beach.

Get out of town with these interesting Recife side-trips: Porto de Galinhas (Casa Jerimum, Vila de Porto de Galinhas Beach, &more), Lookout Stone of Cogomelo (in Cabo de Santo Agostinho) and Praia dos Carneiros (in Tamandare). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Ricardo Brennand Institute, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, don't miss a visit to Praca do Marco Zero, and stroll around Parque da Jaqueira.

For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Recife sightseeing planner.

In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 26°C.