31 days in Recife & Porto de Galinhas Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Recife: Cabo de Santo Agostinho (Paiva Beach, Mirante de Itapoama, &more), Coroa do Aviao Beach (in Igarassu) and Conde (Praia de Arapuca & Praia de Tambaba). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Ricardo Brennand Institute, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, pause for some serene contemplation at Se Cathedral, and buy something for everyone on your list at RioMar Recife Mall.

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Rio de Janeiro to Recife is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in May, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Porto de Galinhas.

Get out of town with these interesting Porto de Galinhas side-trips: Cabo de Santo Agostinho (Nazare Lighthouse, Lookout Stone of Cogomelo, &more), Maragogi (Peroba Beach, Praia Ponta de Mangue, &more) and Tamandare (Campas Beach, Praia dos Carneiros, &more). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Vila de Porto de Galinhas Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Serrambi Beach, stroll around Projeto Hippocampus, and examine the collection at Museu das Tartarugas - ONG Ecoassociados.

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Traveling by car from Recife to Porto de Galinhas takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. May in Porto de Galinhas sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.