The 10 Best Things to Do in Petrolina, Brazil

January 29, 2018 Dorsey Hagwood

Petrolina is a city located in the southernmost point of the state of Pernambuco, in Brazil. The population was 343.219 in 2017 in a total area of 4756.8 km², which makes it the largest municipality in the state by area.
Restaurants in Petrolina

1. Rio Sao Francisco

Petrolina, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Excellent
68%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 558 reviews

Rio Sao Francisco

Reviewed By Hans J - Mechelen, Belgium

The touristic attraction of this river is mainly the possibility to do Water Sports like jet skype, canoeing, etc... but you can also do some cruzes on the river, and even go up to the lake. For the ones who want it more relaxed there are a lot of good places to eat along the riverside.

2. Catedral - Igreja Sagrado Coracao de Jesus

Praca Dom Malan 69, Petrolina, State of Pernambuco 56302-330, Brazil (87) 3861-3804
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 318 reviews

Catedral - Igreja Sagrado Coracao de Jesus

Reviewed By Gilberto40 - Inglewood, California

Right on the spot really close by the hotel where I stayed and worth the visit.

3. Ilha do Rodeador

Rio Sao Francisco, Petrolina, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Excellent
42%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 322 reviews

Ilha do Rodeador

Reviewed By Gilberto40 - Inglewood, California

Take your swim suit and enjoy bathing at the crystal river water. The sun is warm and the food served in several restaurants are really nice. Take the day to enjoy the view. You need to hire a cab to go to one of the spots where you cross the river by boat. Cab ride goes around $35 reais.

4. Bododromo

Avenida Sao Francisco, Petrolina, State of Pernambuco 56330-095, Brazil 87-3983-0911
Excellent
39%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 784 reviews

Bododromo

Reviewed By Fernando_Vasques - Sao_Paulo_Brazil

In addition to roast goat also serves delicious fish with capers Surubi not miss.
Local music group performs live.
I found the bathroom Restaurant Angelo - Baked Goat small. The toilet door opens in front of the sink. Be careful.
Reference this restaurant has three small statues of a family of Goats in front.

5. Orla de Petrolina

Av. Cardoso de Sa | Centro, Petrolina, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Excellent
29%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 491 reviews

Orla de Petrolina

Reviewed By Beatriz O - Sao Paulo, SP

Although this is a beautiful part of the city, there is something missing on the "orla". It is not as charming as it could be. There isn't a single ice cream parlor, for instance and locals park their cars, open the trunks and play horrible loud music as they wish - so if you want to have a peaceful late afternoon walk, you might not get it. Anyway, not everything is bad and you should walk along the coast and drink or eat something at the local restaurants.

6. Church of Nossa Senhora Rainha dos Anjos Matriz

Praca Centenario s/n | (87) 3861-4288, Petrolina, State of Pernambuco 56302-120, Brazil 8738614288
Excellent
60%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Church of Nossa Senhora Rainha dos Anjos Matriz

Reviewed By Carlos E - Sao Paulo, SP

Essa foi a primeira igreja de Petrolina, sua construção teve início em 1858, sendo concluída em 1906 em estilo neocolonial, tem como padroeira Nossa Senhora Rainha dos Anjos, padroeira da cidade, tendo sua imagem vindo da Ilha da Madeira (Portugal) há mais de 200 anos, a igreja é bem simples, porém aconchegante, vale a pena a visita.

7. Oficina do Artesao Mestre Quincas

Av. Cardoso de Sa, s/n | Vila Eduardo, Petrolina, State of Pernambuco, Brazil (87) 3864-2069
Excellent
36%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 66 reviews

Oficina do Artesao Mestre Quincas

Reviewed By Beatriz O - Sao Paulo, SP

Beautiful pieces and good price. The place should be remodeled, though. They could reorganize it - mainly the handcraft large room - and could invest on a café with typical cakes and finger food. Also, the artists could have been more friendly with us. They didn't talk or show us their work. It was a pity!

8. Balneario de Pedrinhas

Eco Residence Velho Chico KM 24 - antes do Balneario de Pedrinhas, Petrolina, State of Pernambuco 56328-270, Brazil
Excellent
33%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 75 reviews

Balneario de Pedrinhas

Reviewed By Magaly De Fátim... T

Estivemos procurando os pontos turísticos de Petrolina e resolvemos ir visitar esse balneário,chegando lá vários garçons atenciosos vem nos recepcionar e isso eu achei um ponto bom,escolhemos ficar na Barraca da Socorro e o engraçado é que os bares dependem do tempo que o visitante passe por lá,pois quanto mais tempo ,maior o consumo e o local do banho cheio de lixo e mato,pedimos um peixe com muita espinha,um gosto horrível e pasmem cobraram R$ 120,00 nele,arrependimento total e saudade do restaurante do bode do Angelo.Fomos em 07 pessoas e o que nos cobraram foi um absurdo,volto a Petrolina um dia,mais nesse balneário nunca mais.

9. Centro de Artes Ana das Carrancas

Avenida Doutor Ulisses Guimaraes Km 6-8 500 | Cohab Massangano, Petrolina, State of Pernambuco 56314-520, Brazil +5587999190803
Excellent
48%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 69 reviews

Centro de Artes Ana das Carrancas

Reviewed By Carlos E - Sao Paulo, SP

A cidade toda está com placas de indicação de atração turística (placas marrons) deste local e você acaba se interessando em conhecer, pois Petrolina fica a desejar de atrações deste tipo, é muito longe do centro e difícil de transporte público, fica as margens da BR, acho que deveria ser revisto se realmente se enquadra em uma atração turística, ou que pelo menos coloque o horário de atendimento e os dias de atendimento e que tem que implorar tocando a campainha para ser atendido, na verdade pareceu que não se importam muito com isso e a impressão que se deu é de improviso com as coisas. Quanto ao local assim como relatado por outros viajantes está bem largado e sujo, se tiver paciência e sorte poderá ser atendido, não vale a pena a visita.

10. Mirante do Serrote do Urubu

Sitio Canto da Serra, Distrito Serrote do Urubu (14 Km) de Petrolina, Petrolina, State of Pernambuco 56354-500, Brazil (87) 3862-2798
Excellent
57%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Mirante do Serrote do Urubu

Schedule first

Reviewed By Antonio F - Salvador, BA

Aprazível, bucólico e pitoresco local no Sítio Canto da Serra donde se avista um descortinador espelho d´agua que em muito encanta as noites de lua.

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