Brazil's North-East Region
Porto de Galinhas Travel Guide
Snorkel in Porto de Galinhas' famous natural tide pools teeming with colorful marine life
Porto de Galinhas, located in Pernambuco, is a popular beach town known for its natural pools formed by coral reefs and crystal-clear waters. The town offers excellent opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and paddle boarding, especially in the famous Piscinas Naturais (natural pools). Porto de Galinhas also has a lively village with restaurants, shops, and a strong focus on eco-tourism, making it a favorite destination for those who want to get in touch with nature.
Top 5 Things to See & Do in Porto de Galinhas
Explore the natural pools
Take a jangada boat tour
Relax at Muro Alto Beach
Visit Pontal do Maracaípe
Go snorkeling at Praia do Cupe
Closest airport
The closest airport is located in Recife
Main bus terminal
Rodovia Tronco - Porto de Galinhas (busses to Recife)
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Main ports
How to get to Porto de Galinhas
How to get to Porto de Galinhas from Recife Airport:
The easiest way to reach Porto de Galinhas is to take travel from Recife Airport. Take bus number 195, with a pickup spot conveniently inside the airport. Exit the arrivals area at Exit A4 and cross the first road to the central traffic island. There are seats and a sign for the bus to Porto de Galinhas.
Busses run approximately every hour from 5.50am to 6.30pm on weekdays, and from 6am to 9.50pm on weekends. The trip takes 1.5-2 hours depending on traffic. You will pay the fare to the driver so make sure to have small notes.
How to get to Porto de Galinhas from Downtown Recife:
There are two public busses connecting Porto de Galinhas and Recife, 191 and 195.
195 - with air conditioning, costing R$24.75
191 - without air conditioning, costing R$21.50
Both buses depart Recife from Cais de Santa Rita, and run approximately once per hour. Bus 195 also passes via Boa Viagem and the airport. Bus 195 passes through from Boa Viagem, via Avenida Herculano Bandeira and Avenida Domingos Ferreira. It is possible to catch the bus from several stops on these roads, including at Av. Herculano Bandeira 425, Av. Herculano Bandeira 813, and others.
The current official timetable can be found here. Type 195 or 191 in "Codigo", then click "Buscar quadro".
In addition to the public bus, Progresso runs a private bus from the bus stop at Avenida Dantas Barreto, 884 in downtown Recife. The trip takes around 1-1.5 hours. The ticket can be purchased online in advance.
How to get around Porto de Galinhas
The town is small and easy to walk around, however Uber is also available if you are heading out further from town.
