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Recife & Olinda Tour
Discover the rich heritage of Recife and Olinda on this walking tour in which you'll learn the origin and evolution of these two cities.
7 h
from US$ 22
Getting there
Getting to Recife
Short answer
The reference airport is Recife/Guararapes International Airport (Gilberto Freyre) (REC), in Recife, about 10 km (6 mi). By car, it is 118 km (73 mi) from João Pessoa, a 2h drive costing about R$ 67 in fuel and tolls.
Flying to Recife
The gateway from abroad is Recife/Guararapes (Gilberto Freyre) International Airport, code REC, about 10 km from the center and from Boa Viagem.
By road, Recife is 118 km from João Pessoa (about 2 h) and 257 km from Maceió (about 3 h). Olinda is about 7 km from the center, around 20 minutes, and to the south, Porto de Galinhas is about 60 km away.
Routes and airlines that reach Recife from each country change often, so it is safest to check them when you plan your trip.
Nearest airport
RECRecife/Guararapes International Airport (Gilberto Freyre)
Recife · about 10 km (6 mi)
Driving to Recife
These are the driving routes to Recife from the main cities of origin, with distance, travel time and estimated fuel cost for a car that gets 11 km per liter. Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$).
Tours and tickets
Tours and activities in Recife
Where to stay
Hotels in Recife
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