Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil

Places to visit near Recife

Recife is a city in Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil, home to about 1,478,098 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 103 forts & heritage, 34 museums, 30 churches and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Palácio Do Campo Das Princesas (1 km), Friborg Palace (1 km) and Capela Dourada (1 km).

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Recife at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil
Population
about 1,478,098
Coordinates
8.0539° S, 34.8811° W
Places within 50 km
215 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Recife

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Recife: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Recife

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Recife. The closest is Monumento A Feb (1 km); the best-known is Palácio Do Campo Das Princesas (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Recife

34 museums within 100 km of Recife. The closest is Museu de História Natural Louis Jacques Brunet (1 km); the best-known is Ricardo Brennand Institute (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Recife

30 churches within 100 km of Recife. The closest is Igreja da Soledade (1 km); the best-known is Capela Dourada (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Recife

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Recife. The closest is Recife (2 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Recife · beach · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~2 km
  • Bacia Portuária · beach · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~2 km
  • Farol Do Recife · beach · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~2 km
  • Marina · beach · Pernambuco · ~2 km
  • Molhe de Olinda · beach · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~3 km
  • Bacia Do Pina · beach · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~3 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Recife

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Recife. The closest is Borelli (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Borelli · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~3 km
  • Belvedere · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~4 km
  • Caixa D'Agua · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~7 km
  • John's · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~10 km
  • Mirante Do Capibaribe · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~11 km
  • Mirante · viewpoint · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~14 km

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Parks near Recife

4 parks within 100 km of Recife. The closest is Praça Do Entroncamento (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Recife

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Recife
  2. 1 km Palácio Do Campo Das Princesas · heritage site, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa
  3. 1 km Friborg Palace · palace, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa
  4. 1 km Capela Dourada · church, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa
  5. 1 km Forte de São Tiago Das Cinco Pontas · heritage site, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa
  6. 6 km Recife Temple · church, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  7. 5 km Back to Recife

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From travellers near Recife

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How to reach Recife

    All places near Recife by distance

    Within 15 km of Recife

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Recife by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage103103Monumento A Feb (1 km)
    Museums3434Museu de História Natural Louis Jacques Brunet (1 km)
    Churches3030Igreja da Soledade (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1823Recife (2 km)
    Other attractions88Palácio Do Campo Das Princesas (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Borelli (3 km)
    Parks44Praça Do Entroncamento (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Zoológico Dois Irmãos (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Ilha de Antônio Vaz (3 km)
    Waterfalls33Cachoeiras de Bonito (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lagoa Do Araçá (7 km)

    Recife: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Recife?

    Palácio Do Campo Das Princesas (heritage site, about 1 km), Friborg Palace (palace, about 1 km), Capela Dourada (church, about 1 km), Forte de São Tiago Das Cinco Pontas (heritage site, about 2 km), Recife Temple (church, about 5 km), Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda (heritage site, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Recife?

    215 places on Spotwander: 103 forts & heritage, 34 museums, 30 churches, 18 beaches & coast, 8 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Recife?

    Monumento A Feb, about 1 km by road; Alberto da Cunha Melo (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Recife?

    Museu de História Natural Louis Jacques Brunet, about 1 km by road; Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Recife?

    Igreja da Soledade, about 1 km by road; Convento e Igreja de Santo Antônio (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Recife?

    Start in Recife, visit Palácio Do Campo Das Princesas, then Friborg Palace, then Capela Dourada, then Forte de São Tiago Das Cinco Pontas, then Recife Temple, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Recife?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Recife

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Recife’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.