Vasco da Gama Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Muro Alto Beach
Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.
Maracaipe Beach
Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.
Boa Viagem Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?
Praça Rio Branco
Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Merepe Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Calhetas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Calhetas Beach during your travels in Recife?
Top hotels in Vasco da Gama
BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI
Nice staff Great breakfast People are super nice
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Clean room and helpful staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Double beds don’t stick together.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
It is an excellent hotel, with everything you need, always very busy, very attentive staff, excellent breakfast and an excellent restaurant
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
ibis Recife Aeroporto
Equipe, muito atenciosa
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Rede Andrade LG Inn
Good sized room and decent breakfast. But Wi-Fi in room was terrible and kept dropping out.
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vasco da Gama
Casa Amarela
While Casa Amarela may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estádio José do Rego Maciel and Museum of Pernambuco State.
Madalena
You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Madalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Abolition Museum or Joaquim Cardozo Theater.
Boa Vista
Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Santo Amaro
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Rua da Aurora or Shopping Tacaruna.
Ilha do Leite
Ilha do Leite is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.
Recife Antigo
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Recife Port or Praça Rio Branco.
