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Pernambuco Coast: Recife, Olinda & Porto de Galinhas: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 3-day version for December: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.

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3
days
70 km
distance
2.2 h
driving
6
curated stops

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Day 1 Recife

1 curated stop
Transit
none
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
23.9°C–30.3°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
12.5h
09:00
Recife public riverfront-and-colonial-history circuit visit.recife.br map ↗
Use public Recife Antigo, riverfront and colonial-history spaces; boats, performances, sport and timed entertainment remain separate.
300 min · Recife · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
14:00
Armazém Guimarães armazemguimaraes.com.br map ↗
Delight in famous Italian pizzas in a cozy restaurant.
60 min · Recife
open: Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00
Overnight here
e.g. Hostel Boa Viagem · Piratas da Praia
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Day 2 Olinda

1 curated stop
Transit
0h38
Finish
~15:40
Temperature
23.9°C–30.3°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
12.5h
09:40
Olinda public UNESCO-historic-centre circuit olinda.pe.gov.br map ↗
Use the public UNESCO historic centre and hilltop townscape; confirm steep cobbles, active religious-site access and mobility conditions.
300 min · Olinda · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
14:40
Oficina do Sabor search
Indulge in baked pumpkin stuffed with shrimp in coconut sauce.
60 min · Olinda · R$15-20
open: Tue-Sat 12:00-16:00, 18:00-00:00, Sun 17:00-00:00
Overnight here
e.g. Albergue de Olinda · Pousada Alquimia
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Porto de Galinhas

1 curated stop
Transit
1h33
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
24.7°C–29.2°C
Rainy days
~6
Daylight
12.5h
11:45
Porto de Galinhas public beach-and-coastal-community circuit ipojuca.pe.gov.br map ↗
Use public village and beach access when conditions allow; reef boats, buggies, diving, wildlife encounters and arranged activities remain separate.
300 min · Porto de Galinhas · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
16:45
Barcaxeira search map ↗
Enjoy baked mashed cassava with meat and cheese, a local specialty.
60 min · Porto de Galinhas

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