São José Travel Guide

Recife

Popular places to visit

Ipojuca which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

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.

Muro Alto Beach
Maracaipe Beach which includes a beach and surfing

Maracaipe Beach

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

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

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

Boa Viagem Beach
Merepe Beach

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
Praça Rio Branco

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
Calhetas Beach

Calhetas Beach

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

Calhetas Beach

Things to do

Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

฿909
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Natural pools in front of the Bora Bora Reception

Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)

฿962
per adult
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
Porto de Galinhas Tour

Porto de Galinhas Tour

฿1,029
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Porto de Galinhas Tour
Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

฿811
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Recife Airport vs. Porto de Galinhas Airport

Recife Airport vs. Porto de Galinhas Airport

฿2,704
per traveller
Recife Airport vs. Porto de Galinhas Airport
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

฿3,305
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
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Top hotels in São José

Novotel Recife Marina

Novotel Recife Marina

4 out of 5
Cais Santa Rita 46, Recife, PE
The price is ฿4,002 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,002
฿4,082 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market ...
Novotel Recife Marina
Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial

Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Engenheiro José Estelita 1647, Recife, PE
The price is ฿1,378 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿1,378
฿2,102 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Recife Harbor are located ...
Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial
Rede Andrade Onda Mar

Rede Andrade Onda Mar

3 out of 5
Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 284 Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
The price is ฿955 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿955
฿1,002 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Rede Andrade Vela Branca

Rede Andrade Vela Branca

3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395, Recife, PE
The price is ฿899 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿899
฿1,034 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
The price is ฿1,952 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿1,952
฿2,050 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Rede Andrade LG Inn

Rede Andrade LG Inn

3.5 out of 5
Av. Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira, 3067, Recife, PE
The price is ฿1,125 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿1,125
฿1,181 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Rede Andrade LG Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around São José

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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.

Ilha do Leite
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Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Teatro Boa Vista is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista
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Pina

5/5(1 area review)

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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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.

Santo Amaro
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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 Malakoff Tower.

Recife Antigo
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Graças

Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area.

Graças

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