São José 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?
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.
Praça Rio Branco
Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Calhetas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Calhetas Beach during your travels in Recife?
Things to do
Porto de Galinhas Tour from Maragogi by Top Tours
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Top hotels in São José
Novotel Recife Marina
Very nice hotel with lots of potential. I think it may be new and there are small amounts of professionalism and quality lacking. For instance I asked many times for small things in the room (more coffee pods or water) and staff forgot. The room service was slow. Only the front desk speak any language ...
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Roomo Transamerica Recife Parque do Cais
Tudo novinho e muito bem organizado. A localização é boa mas precisa de carro pra tudo. Senti falta de uma cafeteira...
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Double beds don’t stick together.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025
Rede Andrade LG Inn
Good sized room and decent breakfast. But Wi-Fi in room was terrible and kept dropping out.
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI
Nice staff Great breakfast People are super nice
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São José
Ilha do Leite
Ilha do Leite is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.
Boa Vista
Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Teatro Boa Vista is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Pina
Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.
Santo Amaro
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Tacaruna or Rua da Aurora.
Recife Antigo
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Recife Port or Centro Cultural Cais do Sertão.
Graças
Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area.
