🇧🇷 Recife Travel Guide: 3 Perfect Days in Brazil's Coastal Gem

For first-timers, 3 days & 2 nights is ideal to experience Recife's highlights! Here's your flexible itinerary: 🌅 Day 1: Olinda (UNESCO Colonial Charm) 🚖 Uber direct to: Igreja da Sé (Alto da Sé) 📍 R. Bpo. Coutinho, s/n - Olinda 6 BRL entry for panoramic city/coast views 📸 Wander colorful Rua do Amparo (art galleries & cafés) 🏖️ Day 2: Porto de Galinhas (Tropical Paradise) 🚌 Book a tour (~85 BRL/pax) for hassle-free transport + beach access. 🤿 Snorkeling (~160 BRL): Swim in natural pools with fish! ⛵ Sailboat to reefs (~50 BRL): Best before noon (tide-dependent!). Pro tip: Use lunch/drink credits at beach clubs to offset entry fees. 🌇 Day 3: Recife City Highlights 1️⃣ Marco Zero Square 📍 Av. Alfredo Lisboa Feels like Lisbon’s Praça do Comércio! 2️⃣ Sunset Catamaran Cruise (~85 BRL) ⛴️ 📍 Cais Santa Rita, São José Departs ~5:20PM—arrive early for tickets! 3️⃣ Crab Feast at Guiamum Gigante 🦀 📍 *R. Dr. José de Góes, 299 - Parnamirim* ~22 BRL/crab (Pernambuco-style!) 💰 Budget Tips Haggle! Prices are flexible (especially tours/beach activities). Pack: Reef shoes, waterproof phone case & sunscreen! #RecifeVibes #BrazilianBeaches #BudgetTravelPro