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: Lookout Stone of Cogomelo (in Cabo de Santo Agostinho), Praia dos Carneiros (in Tamandare) and Porto de Galinhas (Casa Jerimum, Vila de Porto de Galinhas Beach, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Ricardo Brennand Institute, gain insight at Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand, explore the galleries of Pernambuco House of Culture, and kick back and relax at Boa Viagem Beach.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Recife trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C.