Pernambuco Travel Guide

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Ancient stone ruins by the sea with boats in the background.
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Popular cities in Pernambuco

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Recife
Known for Beaches, Culture and Museums
Escape to Recife! Enjoy its culture, beaches and monuments.

Reasons to visit

  • Muro Alto Beach
  • Maracaipe Beach
  • Boa Viagem Beach
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A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.
Fernando de Noronha
Known for Beaches, Dolphins and Sharks
Explore Fernando de Noronha: its beaches, hiking, snorkelling and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Praia do Sancho
  • Conceicao Beach
  • Dois Irmaos Hill
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A beach with palm trees, clear water, and a distant forested island.
Tamandaré
Known for Adventure, Natural parks and Nature
Tamandaré is calling! Discover its adventures, parks, beaches and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Praia dos Carneiros
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A collection of wooden figurines, some riding horses, others standing, with price tags.
Caruaru
Known for Culture, UNESCO site and Biking
Trip time! Discover the culture, UNESCO site and theatre in Caruaru.
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A coastal landscape with large boulders, a grassy hill, and the ocean.
Gravata
Known for Monuments, Churches and Mountains
Quaint Gravata is calling! Discover its monuments, churches, sports and more.
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A statue of Jesus Christ on a cross, a sun setting in the background, and a paved walkway leading to the statue.
Garanhuns
Known for Natural parks, Museums and Historical
Experience the parks, museums and history in Garanhuns!
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Muro Alto Beach

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Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Muro Alto Beach, a popular beach in Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
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