Olinda Historical Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Olinda Historical Center
Popular places to visit
Muro Alto Beach
Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.
Maracaipe Beach
Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.
Boa Viagem Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?
Gaibu Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gaibu Beach during your travels in Recife?
Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Merepe Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Activities
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Our pick of the best Olinda Historical Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Pousada São Francisco
People very friendly, they do what they can to help you
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2023
Pousada Convento da Conceição
Everything in the convent was very clean. The courtyards and cloisters were very pleasant, and the staff were very attentive and friendly.”
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel 7 Colinas
Facilities were spectacular! Food was amazing, breakfast buffet was delicious. Special thanks to staff at reception: Alina, Robinson and Custodio at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Vila Mar Hotel
The place was clean
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI
Had a great experience, with a good location near the beach, restaurants and staff who were attentive and professional. The room was comfortable, well maintained, and cool, breakfast was fresh and varied, and I would happily stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Amazing . Good was fantastic
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Olinda Historical Center
Santo Amaro
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Rua da Aurora or Shopping Tacaruna.
Recife Antigo
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Recife Port or Centro Cultural Cais do Sertão.
Graças
Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area.
Boa Vista
Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.
São José
Get to know São José and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Sao Jose Market and Recife City Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Recife Station or Joana Bezerra Station to get around the city.
Ilha do Leite
Ilha do Leite is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.
