Santo Amaro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Ipojuca showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and swimming

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.

Muro Alto Beach
Maracaipe Beach showing surfing and a sandy beach

Maracaipe Beach

Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Merepe Beach

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.

Merepe Beach
Praça Rio Branco

Praça Rio Branco

Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Praça Rio Branco
Calhetas Beach

Calhetas Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Calhetas Beach during your travels in Recife?

Calhetas Beach

Activities

Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

AU$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

AU$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

AU$157
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
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Our pick of the best Santo Amaro Hotel Deals

Villa Park Hotel Recife

Villa Park Hotel Recife

3.5 out of 5
Av. João de Barros, 886, Santo Amaro, Recife, PE
The price is AU$95 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$95
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (397 reviews)
"BOAS ACOMODAÇÕES E, CAFÉ MUITO BOM"

Reviewed on 4 July 2025

Villa Park Hotel Recife
Rede Andrade Onda Mar

Rede Andrade Onda Mar

3 out of 5
Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 284 Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
The price is AU$60 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$60
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,377 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Rede Andrade LG Inn

Rede Andrade LG Inn

3.5 out of 5
Av. Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira, 3067, Recife, PE
The price is AU$53 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$53
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,267 reviews)
Pleasant stay
"Pleasant stay at this very affordable Inn / Hotel. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Room was small but comfortable, I would recommend for budget conscious folks."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Rede Andrade LG Inn
Rede Andrade Vela Branca

Rede Andrade Vela Branca

3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395, Recife, PE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$42 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$42
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,883 reviews)
"Double beds don’t stick together."

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,232 reviews)
"It is an excellent hotel, with everything you need, always very busy, very attentive staff, excellent breakfast and an excellent restaurant"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

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Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI

BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI

4 out of 5
Rua Maria Carolina, 661, Recife, PE
The price is AU$90 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$90
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI
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Other neighbourhoods around Santo Amaro

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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.

Recife Antigo
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Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Teatro Boa Vista is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista
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Graças

Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area.

Graças
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São José

Get to know São José and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Cinco Pontas Fort and Sao Jose Market, and you can jump on the metro at Recife Station or Joana Bezerra Station to get around the city.

São José
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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.

Ilha do Leite
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Madalena

You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Madalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Abolition Museum or Joaquim Cardozo Theater.

Madalena

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