What to do in Recife

Activities, attractions and tours
Tamandare featuring general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes
Tamandare which includes a beach and tropical scenes
Maracaipe Beach which includes a sandy beach and surfing
Maracaipe Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views
Maracaipe Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and a sunset

Recife Attractions

Next stop: Recife! You're excited to set sail in a new direction. Always up for innovative ways to get your kicks and have an enlightening experience, you're eager to check out an exciting travel spot from top to bottom. Reserve your activities now, and all you'll have left to do is count the days until your holiday and start daydreaming, because Expedia Canada makes it easy to book lots of things to do.

  • Book your favourite excursion on Expedia Canada for a great price, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or luxurious meal while you're travelling. The activities in Recife are not only among the best, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 26 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just CA $35 .
  • Recife is popular among travellers like yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Recife to learn about local history and culture and explore the best things to do, and many of them are already planning to come back. The most loved activities can grab the interest of even seasoned globetrotters, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our activities includes a wide array of culturally based tours and excitement. With unique ways to discover the best this area has to provide like a Recife & Olinda City Tour, there are tons of active options at your fingertips when you browse the list of activities here at Expedia Canada.

It takes some planning to best get the feel for Recife, especially when you long to include a lot of exciting activities. And we know you're itching to explore every avenue—you're excited to get out and play. You're anxious to sign up for the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighbourhoods is an adventure all its own. Our activities are the ideal way to organize your getaway. Book guided tours on Expedia Canada, and leave your map behind.


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Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

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What to do in Recife


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Porto de Galinhas which includes swimming, general coastal views and a beach

Porto de Galinhas

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Porto de Galinhas
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Boa Viagem

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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

Boa Viagem
Porto de Galinhas

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.

Ipojuca Centro
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Gaibu

Travelers like the beaches in Gaibu, and Gaibu Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Gaibu
Mangue Town, Pina, Recife, PE, Brazil.

Pina

Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.

Pina
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Boa Vista

Travelers like the theaters in Boa Vista, and Parque Theater is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista

 

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