Maracaípe Travel Guide

Recife

Maracaipe Beach featuring general coastal views, waves and surfing
Maracaipe Beach featuring general coastal views, waves and surfing
Maracaipe Beach showing tropical scenes, a beach and outdoor eating
Maracaipe Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a beach
Maracaipe Beach featuring waves, a beach and tropical scenes

Popular places to visit

Ipojuca which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Muro Alto Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Muro Alto Beach
Boa Viagem Beach, Recife, Northeast Brazil

Boa Viagem Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Maracaipe Beach which includes a beach and surfing

Maracaipe Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.

Maracaipe Beach
Recife Antigo is at the heart of the most charming part of town: the island of Recife Antigo, which means Old Recife and, as you can tell from its name, is full of history. Although quite small, it holds many attractions for tourists and locals alike, and walking around its cobbled streets and looking up to its beautiful buildings is already worth your while.

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.

Praça Rio Branco
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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.

Merepe Beach

Maracaipe Point

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Maracaipe Point during your travels in Ipojuca. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Maracaipe Point

Things to do

Porto de Galinhas Tour from Maragogi by Top Tours

Porto de Galinhas Tour from Maragogi by Top Tours

฿546
per adult
Porto de Galinhas Tour from Maragogi by Top Tours
Natural pools in front of the Bora Bora Reception

Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)

฿919
per adult
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
Porto de Galinhas Tour

Porto de Galinhas Tour

฿956
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Porto de Galinhas Tour
Recife Airport vs. Porto de Galinhas Airport

Recife Airport vs. Porto de Galinhas Airport

฿2,585
per traveller
Recife Airport vs. Porto de Galinhas Airport
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

฿881
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

฿3,460
per adult
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife
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Top hotels in Maracaípe

Suites Beira Mar Maracaipe

Suites Beira Mar Maracaipe

3 out of 5
Av Beira Mar Ipojuca PE
Stay at this beach inn in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, 6 beach bars and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Maracaipe Beach and Porto de Galinhas Natural ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
A equipe é muito gentil.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Suites Beira Mar Maracaipe
Pousada Xalés de Maracaípe

Pousada Xalés de Maracaípe

2.5 out of 5
Rua Professora Erothides Flora Chalaça Ipojuca PE
The price is ฿4,390 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
฿4,390
฿4,609 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ipojuca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Maracaipe Beach and Maracaipe Point are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Tudo maravilhoso

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Pousada Xalés de Maracaípe
Pousada Maraoka

Pousada Maraoka

2.5 out of 5
Av Beira Mar 550, Praia de Maracaipe Ipojuca PE
The price is ฿1,838 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
฿1,838
฿1,930 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach pousada in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Maracaipe Beach and Maracaipe Point are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (190 reviews)
Cordialidade

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Pousada Maraoka
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort

The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort

4.5 out of 5
Rodovia Porto de Galinhas, S/N Ipojuca PE
Stay at this luxury resort in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (622 reviews)
Amenities, staff, meals and drinks

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

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The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
NANNAI Muro Alto

NANNAI Muro Alto

5 out of 5
Rodovia PE 09 km 3, Praia do Muro Alto Ipojuca PE
The price is ฿16,019 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿16,019
฿16,820 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Ipojuca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (553 reviews)
Highly recommended

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

NANNAI Muro Alto
Pousada Sky Beach Flat

Pousada Sky Beach Flat

2.5 out of 5
Rua Merepe III, S/N Ipojuca Pernambuco
The price is ฿1,341 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
฿1,341
฿1,409 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ipojuca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Maracaipe ...
9/10 Wonderful! (713 reviews)
Everything good

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Pousada Sky Beach Flat
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Other neighbourhoods around Maracaípe

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

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
Porto de Galinhas featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and swimming

Porto de Galinhas

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Travellers 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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Pontal de Serrambi

While Pontal de Serrambi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ponta de Serrambi Beach and Maracaipe Point.

Pontal de Serrambi
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Gaibu

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

Gaibu
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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.

Barra de Jangada
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Candeias

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

Candeias

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