Northeast Sights

Porto de Galinhas

Porto de Galinhas Review

This historic port has a tragic history. It was called Port of Chickens because of the chicken crates that African slaves were transported in across the Atlantic. Brazilian travel magazines often list Porto de Galinhas beach as the most beautiful in Brazil. There you'll find cool, clean waves and several resorts. The beach, which follows the curve of a bay lined with coconut palms and cashew trees, gets crowded on weekends year-round. There are plenty of jangadas for rent; other boats can take you to the island of Santo Aleixo.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 70 km (43 mi) south of Recife, Recife, 55590-000 | Map It
  • Location: Recife

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