The 30 Best Things to Do in Recife (2026)

Top things to do in Recife, Brazil, compiled from open map data with addresses and locations.

The top things to do in Recife, Brazil - 30 places compiled from open map data (OpenStreetMap and Foursquare), including Elevador panorâmico, moeda eletrônica, Quatro Cantos. Each listing includes its address and map location.

  1. 1

    Elevador panorâmico

    Notable
    Olinda
  2. 2

    moeda eletrônica

    Rua da MoedaFr-Su 23:00-06:00
  3. 3

    Quatro Cantos

    Quatro Cantos é um cruzamento emblemático do sítio histórico da cidade de Olinda, encontro da Ladeira da Misericórdia, Ruas São Bento, Prudente de Morais e Amparo, por onde passam todos os blocos durante o famoso carnaval.

    Olinda
  4. 4

    Alberta

    Representa o Século XX

  5. 5

    Barão Vermelho

  6. 6

    Belvedere

  7. 7

    Bolinha na Alça

  8. 8

    Casa de Jogos

  9. 9

    Castelo Branco

  10. 10

    Cora

    Representa o Século XVI

  11. 11

    Cosme

  12. 12

    Dakar

  13. 13

    Damião

  14. 14

    David

  15. 15

    Dragão

  16. 16

    Dragão do Mar

  17. 17

    Escorregador

  18. 18

    Fazendinha

  19. 19

    Fonte

  20. 20

    Gaiola

  21. 21

    Gilberto Freyre

  22. 22

    Justina

    Representa o Século XVIII

  23. 23

    l’Agriculture

    Av. Marquês de Olinda

  24. 24

    La Justice

    Têmis, representa a Justiça

  25. 25

    La Sagesse

    Atena, deusa da sabedoria

  26. 26

    Le Commerce

    Personificação feminina de Hermes

  27. 27

    Marina

    Representa o Século XIX

  28. 28

    Mercado da Ribeira

  29. 29

    Mirante

  30. 30

    Mirante Henrique Dias

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Recife?
Popular things to do in Recife include Elevador panorâmico, moeda eletrônica, Quatro Cantos, Alberta, Barão Vermelho.
How many things to do are in this Recife guide?
This guide lists 30 things to do in Recife, Brazil, each with its address and location on the map.
Where can I find things to do in Recife?
They are located across Recife. Each listing shows its exact address and position, so you can plan your route around them.

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