Recife Travel Guide
Brazil
Recife is a large coastal city in north-eastern Brazil, with a population of 4,263,940. It sits on the Atlantic coast and is served by Recife International Airport (REC), the main airport for travellers flying to the city.
The nearest named beach is Praia do Pina, 7.1 kilometres from Recife. Further along the coast, Praia do Paiva is 23.4 kilometres away and Gaibu beach is 27.1 kilometres away, making all three possible outings from the city.
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Weather in Recife
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Know before you go
Pays in BRL
Plug type Type N & Type C (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 190
Dial code +55
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Brazil for various services, though often a service charge is already included. Check your bill carefully.
Best time to visit Recife
Jan
30°18Feb
29°23Mar
30°25Apr
29°22May
28°24Jun
27°28Jul
27°27Aug
27°26Sep
27°24Oct
28°21Nov
29°15Dec
29°23Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Recife
Praia do Pina
7.1 km away
Englishman's Bank
8.6 km away
Praia de Boa Viagem
9.4 km away
Praia de São Francisco
11.7 km away
Praia do Paiva
23.4 km away
Gaibu beach
27.1 km away
Praia de Bom Jesus
30.5 km away
Praia de Calhetas
32.5 km away
Things to do in Recife
4.1 km
Templo do Recife
religious organization
2.6 km
Museu do Estado de Pernambuco
art museum
3.1 km
Oficina Cerâmica Francisco Brennand
art museum
5 km
2.4 km
Museu Murillo La Greca
museum
2.7 km
Jaqueira
park
2.9 km
Cinema da Fundação Joaquim Nabuco
movie theater
3.2 km
Getting there
Recife International Airport · 8.9 km
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