Vasco da Gama Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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?
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.
Paiva Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paiva Beach during your travels in Recife?
Calhetas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Calhetas Beach during your travels in Recife?
Activities
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi
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Other neighbourhoods around Vasco da Gama
Caxangá
When in Caxangá, you can plan a visit to Dois Irmaos Botanical Park and Zoo and Coudelaria Souza Leao, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Boa Vista
Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Varzea
Well liked for its museums and historical sites, Varzea is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ricardo Brennand Institute and Francisco Brennand Workshop, and jump on the metro at Rodoviaria 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.