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Best Beaches in Pernambuco
Explore 4 world-class beaches in northeast Brazil — from the legendary coral reef pools of Porto de Galinhas and the colonial chapel of Carneiros to the surf village of Maracaípe.
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All 4 Beaches in Pernambuco
Boa Viagem Beach
Recife's 8km urban beach — the social heartbeat of Brazil's fourth-largest city, with reef-sheltered pools for families and surf on the outer reef.
Porto de Galinhas Beach
Consistently voted one of Brazil's best — extraordinary coral reef pools teeming with tropical fish, accessed by traditional jangada rafts.
Carneiros Beach
One of Brazil's most photogenic beaches — a perfect white crescent with a 300-year-old chapel at the water's edge and extraordinary crystal-clear reef pools.
Maracaípe Beach
The surf capital of Pernambuco — an authentic village south of Porto de Galinhas with consistent waves, sea horse spotting, and jangada adventures.
Beach Comparison
| Beach | Sand | Water | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boa Viagem Beach | Golden | Good | 👨👩👧👦 Family, 🏄 Surfing |
| Porto de Galinhas Beach | Golden White | Crystal Clear | 🤿 Snorkeling, 👨👩👧👦 Family |
| Carneiros Beach | White | Crystal Clear | 🧘 Quiet, 🤿 Snorkeling |
| Maracaípe Beach | Golden | Good | 🏄 Surfing, 🧘 Quiet |