Internationally speaking, the beach city of Recife isn’t nearly as well known as Rio de Janeiro, but within South America it’s known as a major tropical destination for sun and sand. Its location at the mouth of two rivers and all of the related canals has given it the nickname of the Venice of South America, for better or worse.
| Population | 1,555,000 |
| Area | 3,740,000 |
| Timezone | UTC-3 |
| Currency | Brazilian real |
| Airports | Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) |
Hotel and hostel prices in Recife are very reasonable by international standards, especially if you visit during the wet season (March through July), but of course the hotels very near the beach will be expensive, especially on weekends.
During the rainy season, April through August, visitors will find that most hotel pries have dropped a bit. If visiting during the other half of the year, you’ll find that prices tend to rise slightly.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 21.00 - 65.00 |
| 24.00 - 78.00 |
| 43.00 - 111.00 |
| 67.00 - 146.00 |
| 120.00 - 328.00 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 17.00 - 20.00 |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brothers Park | Walk around a zoo and botanical garden trails as you look for some of the resident wildlife. | all ages | 0.34 |
| Scuba Diving | There are many different dive spots off the coast that are great for different skill levels. However, there are only a few operators to take you out so it's best to try to reserve a spot early. | 10 and up | 20.14 |
| Catarmaran Rides | If you like boats and tours, then you'll love this tour that guides you around as you view the city. | all ages | 5.16 |
Similarly, food and drink prices in Recife are typically lower than what an average visitor will come across in Rio de Janeiro, yet they can range wildly depending on neighborhood and if you require an English-language menu out front.
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | High quality restaurants reign king in Recife and breakfast does not disappoint. | 1.72 - 2.93 |
| Budget lunch | You can either choose to eat at a sit down eatery or you can choose to grab something on the go from one of the local beach vendors. | 2.24 - 4.30 |
| Budget dinner | Although the main entree is what you've sat down to eat, make sure to also try Bolo de rolo, a typical Brazilian dessert that's also a fan favorite. | 3.61 - 6.54 |
| Beer (can) | If you're feeling adventurous, try a bottle of cerveja, a local beer that's larger style. | 0.69 - 1.20 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to city center | 3.44 - 4.30 |
| 3km taxi ride in Recife | 2.75 - 3.44 |
| Month | High F | Low F | Precip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86 | 72 | 4.0 |
| February | 86 | 73 | 6.0 |
| March | 86 | 73 | 10.0 |
| April | 85 | 73 | 13.0 |
| May | 84 | 71 | 13.0 |
| June | 84 | 71 | 15.0 |
| July | 81 | 70 | 15.0 |
| August | 82 | 69 | 8.0 |
| September | 83 | 69 | 5.0 |
| October | 84 | 71 | 3.0 |
| November | 86 | 71 | 2.0 |
| December | 86 | 72 | 3.0 |
Recife is known for having a very tropical climate and in so, is noted for it’s warm to hot temps along with its year round humidity. Don’t let this scare you though as you’ll find near constant trades winds throughout the city that help to cool things down throughout the day.
You’ll find that both January and February carry the title of the warmest months with general temperatures in the 70s and 80s. July, although it has almost the same temps, sees more clouds on a daily basis and is noted as being the wettest month with an average of 15 inches of rain. If you’re not a fan of rain, November is a great month to visit with an average of only 1 and 1/2 inches of rain.
| 21 Mar | 5:24am | 5:30pm |
| 21 Jun | 5:32am | 5:11pm |
| 21 Sep | 5:10am | 5:16pm |
| 21 Dec | 5:00am | 5:36pm |