10 Things to do in Recife That You Shouldn't Miss

August 22, 2021 Hana Mouser

Recife (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁeˈsifi] ( listen)) is the fourth-largest urban agglomeration in Brazil with 3,995,949 inhabitants, the largest urban agglomeration of the North/Northeast Regions, and the capital and largest city of the state of Pernambuco in the northeast corner of South America. The population of the city proper was 1,625,583 in 2016.
Restaurants in Recife

1. Ricardo Brennand Institute

Alameda Antonio Brennand Várzea, Recife, State of Pernambuco 50741-904 Brazil +55 81 2121-0352
Excellent
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5.0 based on 9,641 reviews

Ricardo Brennand Institute

Reviewed By EitaH - Curitiba, Brazil

State of the art place to visit. Rich in concept of a museum and good curation. Amazing restaurant at the Institute and large greener spot to relax and snap pictures.

2. Praca do Marco Zero

Avenida Alfredo Lisboa, Recife, State of Pernambuco 50030-150 Brazil https://visit.recife.br/en/o-que-fazer/atracoes/parques-e-pracas/praca-do-marco-zero
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 6,271 reviews

Praca do Marco Zero

3. Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand

Propriedade Santos Cosme e Damiao, s/n - Varzea Acesso pela Av. Caxangá, Recife, State of Pernambuco 50740-970 Brazil (81) 3271-2466 http://www.brennand.com.br
Excellent
74%
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4.5 based on 3,021 reviews

Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand

Reviewed By josesD978KP - Brooklyn, United States

I was really impressed by the collection. This guy is prolific and the place is beautiful. I didn’t know what to expect, since I was not much into ceramics, and after visiting, I am a big fan.

4. Recife Antigo

Recife, State of Pernambuco Brazil http://www2.recife.pe.gov.br/servicos/turista
Excellent
52%
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4.5 based on 7,314 reviews

Recife Antigo

Reviewed By leonardomP6793QM - Recife, Brazil

Walking around Recife Antigo is one of the best thing to do if you want to visit places that show the meaning of the city. The district is full of museums, gallery arts, vintage architecture, bars, coffee shops and everything affordable. I strongly recommend.

5. Coroa do Aviao Beach

50 km ao Norte do Recife, Recife, State of Pernambuco Brazil
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,185 reviews

Coroa do Aviao Beach

6. Shopping Recife

Rua Padre Carapuceiro 777 Boa Viagem, Recife, State of Pernambuco 51020-900 Brazil 558134646000 http://www.shoppingrecife.com.br/
Excellent
47%
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4.5 based on 1,201 reviews

Shopping Recife

7. RioMar Recife Mall

Avenida Republica do Libano 251 Pina, Recife, State of Pernambuco 51110-160 Brazil +55 81 38780000 http://www.riomarrecife.com.br
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4,043 reviews

RioMar Recife Mall

Reviewed By OscarMalec - Elmhurst, United States

Best mall in Recife, clean safe and great variety of stores one stop shop and eat my to go Mall in Recife

8. Museu Cais do Sertao

Avenida Alfredo Lisboa Armazém 10 - Porto do Recife, Recife, State of Pernambuco 50030-150 Brazil +55 81 4042-0484 [email protected] http://www.caisdosertao.org.br
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 2,538 reviews

Museu Cais do Sertao

Reviewed By ViniAndradePE - Recife, Brazil

Modern museun, with a comprehensive collection ranging from pieces from craftsmanship to the music of the region. Interesting instalations like the echo tunnel and the karaokes booth were your here all the brazilian northeastern instruments like "sanfona and zabumba" and s. There are examples of traditional houses and furniture. Almost all instalations have some kind of interation making "Cais do Sertão" museun a world class equipment.

9. Paco do Frevo

Praca Arsenal da Marinha, Recife, State of Pernambuco 50030-360 Brazil (81) 3355-9500 [email protected] http://www.pacodofrevo.org.br
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,809 reviews

Paco do Frevo

Paço do Frevo is a cultural resource center that gathers actions, projects and activities to enhance, protect, promote and convey frevo, a leading national tradition, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Paço do Frevo is a public space for the diffusion, research, leisure, formation and support of frevo's music and dance, with the goal of spreading its practice through the future generations. It's a place to contemplate, study, create and experiment. We have built a popular and democratic environment where people can meet, learn, and discover the energy and vitality of frevo, an artistic expression that aggregates both the collective momentum and personal transgression. In this renovated building that combines preservation and modernization, you will find a whirlwind of images and emotions. A state of mind. A rich, complex and dynamic system of artistic expressions, traditions and crafts related to the Pernambuco and Brazilian popular celebrations.

10. Boa Viagem Beach

Av. Boa Viagem, Recife, State of Pernambuco Brazil http://www2.recife.pe.gov.br/servicos/turista
Excellent
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4.0 based on 8,018 reviews

Boa Viagem Beach

This upscale waterfront area, with tall buildings, hotels and great restaurants, has an excellent beach and a lively nightlife.

Reviewed By S5334GEgabrielm

Recife is beautiful and the best part of Brazil by far The natural rock pools are great to swim in and so picturesque, warm water you won’t want to leave this beautiful hidden gem of Brazil

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