It is 60 kilometers from Recife, the capital of Pernambuco. […]
Just mention the name of this destination, south of the capital Pernambuco, and colorful rafts that follow one another through calm waters to natural pools come to mind.
But Porto de Galinhas is much more than this.
This hamlet of the municipality of Ipojuca is located about 50 kilometers from Recife and is known for the beach of the same name, which took its name during the prohibition of the slave trade at the end of the 19th century, where slaves were hidden under guinea fowl crates.
“There are new chickens in the harbor” was the watchword to alert locals to the arrival of a new human cargo.
Currently the destination is one of the most sought after tourist addresses by Brazilians.
Port of Galinhas
One of the most popular tours, after the rafts, of course, is the From start to finisha buggy ride, between Muro Alto and Maracaípe, lasting from two to six hours.
It is about 22 kilometers of walking, passing by beaches, such as Camboa, nine kilometers north of Porto de Galinhas, and the picturesque Maracaipe PointAND.
In fact, in this nearby seaside neighborhood with good waves for surfers, the advice is to slow down on wooden rafts among the mangroves with waters with tones that will make you change your opinion on this little-known ecosystem.
Tours include 40 to 50 minutes of sailing until the Maracaípe River meets the sea, stopping inside the mangrove. On the way back, be sure to visit Vila de Todos os Santos, a sort of miniature version of Quadrado de Trancoso, in Bahia.
In 2019 the district won the Porto de Galinha Lighthouses, a 14-meter high tower with panoramic views of the region.
Six kilometers from the center of the district is Praia do Cupe, the last strip of sand on the north coast of Porto de Galinhas, ideal for surfing or simply contemplating, due to the strong waves. On the other side is Pontal do Cupe, with calmer waters and popular with families.
Tired of the sea level view?
Porto de Galinhas can also be explored from above, with paramotor flights, accompanied by an instructor.
For safety reasons, the tour, bookable in Praia de Maracaípe, depends on the wind and weather conditions on the day of departure.
And, finally, the colorful rafts continue through calm waters…
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When to go
Tourism in Porto de Galinhas is usually intense throughout the year, however September and October are the best months to visit the destination, considered mid-season, whose attractions are usually less crowded.
How to get there
From the airport in the capital Pernambuco, the journey by car takes less than an hour, passing through the BR-101 Sul and the Rota do Atlântico (PE-060), which also gives access to Cabo de Santo Agostinho and Praia dos Carneiros, in Tamandaré.
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Source: Terra
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