5 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.

Head to Nata Artesanato and Casa Jerimumfor some retail therapy. Family-friendly places like Muro Alto Beach and Church and Monastery of Sao Bento will thrill your kids. Step out of Recife to go to Porto de Galinhas and see Vila de Porto de Galinhas Beach, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Ricardo Brennand Institute, browse the exhibits of Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand, pause for some serene contemplation at Se Cathedral, and take an in-depth tour of Museu da Cidade do Recife - Forte das Cinco Pontas.

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September in Recife sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.