Paiva Travel Guide
Recife
Popular places to visit
Muro Alto Beach
Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.
Maracaipe Beach
Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.
Boa Viagem Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?
Gaibu Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gaibu Beach during your travels in Recife?
Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Merepe Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Things to do
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
Porto de Galinhas Tour from Maragogi by Top Tours
Top hotels in Paiva
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
The WiFi in the room kept cutting out and was a bit better in the lobby. The room was small and dark and the bathroom taps required a lot of effort to shut them off. There was no hair dryer in the room and it took three attempts with the non-English speaking receptionists to borrow one. Douglas on ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI
NANNAI Muro Alto
Friendly staff, great and clean infraestructure, many activities and awesome location to relax and rewind.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
ibis Recife Aeroporto
Good condition well loca
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Hotel Atlante Plaza
The bed was really bad and the room was very average. The shower was spacious though and the breakfast was very nice. There was also a lot of noise and the window didn’t close well so humidity was also a big issue
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paiva
Barra de Jangada
Travellers like the beaches in Barra de Jangada, and Barra de Jangada Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Candeias
Travellers like the beaches in Candeias, and Candeias Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Gaibu
Travellers like the beaches in Gaibu, and Gaibu Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Piedade
Piedade is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Guararapes Shopping and Piedade Beach.
Boa Viagem
Visitors often come to Boa Viagem for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Praça Boa Viagem and Shopping Recife. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Airport Station.
Imbiribeira
If you're spending time in Imbiribeira, check out sights like Lagoa do Araçá or Geraldão and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Antonio Falcao Station or Shopping Station.
