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
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

5/5(1 review)

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

Boa Viagem 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
Paiva Beach

Paiva Beach

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

Paiva 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
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$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

AU$45
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
City Tour Olinda

City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand

AU$159
per adult
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

AU$154
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
Recife & Olinda Highlights

Recife & Olinda Highlights

AU$493
per traveller
Recife & Olinda Highlights
Trilha dos escravos

Trilha dos Escravos em Porto de Galinhas com saída de Recife

AU$122
per adult
Trilha dos Escravos em Porto de Galinhas com saída de Recife
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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$78 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$78
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (315 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Jan. 2025

Villa Park Hotel Recife
Pousada Alameda Boa Vista
Pousada Alameda Boa Vista
1 out of 5
R. Gen. José Semeão, 115, Recife, PE
Stay at this hostel in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and University of Pernambuco Museum of Archaeology are located nearby.
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Pousada Alameda Boa Vista
Pousada e Hostel Alameda Boa Vista
Pousada e Hostel Alameda Boa Vista
1 out of 5
R. Gen. José Semeão, 115, 115, Recife, PE
Stay at this hostel in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and University of Pernambuco Museum ...
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Pousada e Hostel Alameda Boa Vista
Pousada Alameda Boa Vista
Pousada Alameda Boa Vista
3 out of 5
R. Gen. José Semeão, 115, Recife, PE
The price is AU$38 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$38
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and University of Pernambuco Museum ...
Pousada Alameda Boa Vista
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$50 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$50
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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. ...
7/10 Good! (1,966 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
The price is AU$75 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$75
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 Malakoff Tower.

Recife Antigo
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Boa Vista

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

Boa Vista
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Graças

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Graças. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Pernambuco State or Sao Jose dos Manguinhos Church.

Graças
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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 Pernambuco Military Police Museum.

Madalena
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Olinda Historical Center

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Olinda Historical Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Alto da Se Park or Do Carmo Square.

Olinda Historical Center

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