Major city · Brazil
Tamandaré
Spend 2 days in Tamandaré: one day for the main beach and a boat tour, a second for Praia dos Carneiros and the chapel.
Tamandaré is a small beach town in Pernambuco, 104 km south of Recife. Its attractions are the main beach, Praia dos Carneiros with a natural pool and the Capela de São Benedito. Most sites are within walking distance, so a short stay covers the highlights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Sep–Mar (check)
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season, check)
- Airport
- REC
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tamandaré190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tamandaré, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyTamandaré is generally safe; watch belongings on crowded beaches and verify bus schedules.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportREC Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 1 h 30 min drive).
- Getting aroundWalk between beach, restaurants and chapel; hire a táxi‑charrete or local bus for farther spots.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi‑charrete ride (short distance)R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$150 (≈ US$30) · Mid R$250 (≈ US$50) · High R$400 (≈ US$75)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- REC Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 1 h 30 min drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Sep–Mar. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jun (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest May (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tamandaré: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk between beach, restaurants and chapel; hire a táxi‑charrete or local bus for farther spots. Car rentals available in Recife.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Porto de Galinhas
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Car via BR‑101, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 min driveCar via BR‑101, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min drive
Popular beach, easy day visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pousada near Praia dos Carneiros
Small guesthouses, price varies; book Oct–Feb
Hotel in Tamandaré centre
Convenient for walking to beach and restaurants
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$250–400 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada room (double)1 × 2 nights × R$300 | R$600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × R$250 | R$1,000 |
| Car rental from Recife (1 day)2 × R$120 | R$240 |
| Boat tour at Praia dos Carneiros2 × R$80 | R$160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$200 |
| Trip total≈ R$550 per person per day, bed included | R$2,200≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Meal at beach restaurant | R$30–60 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Taxi‑charrete ride (short distance) | R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus departure times from Recife can shift; confirm at the stop.
- Peak season (Oct–Feb) fills hotels fast; reserve early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in Recife; other embassies in Recife or Brasília.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Recife → Tamandaré bus: about R$30 (≈ US$6), departures 10:00, 11:50, 17:40, 19:30 (Mon‑Sat); 07:30, 09:20 (Sun) – check timesabout R$30 (≈ US$6), departures 10:00 AM, 11:50 AM, 5:40 PM, 7:30 PM (Mon‑Sat); 7:30 AM, 9:20 AM (Sun) – check times
- Car rental (day): about R$120 (≈ US$25) per day (check)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (des-KOOL-pe)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KOO-stah)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ON-jee FEE-kah oo bahn-YEH-roh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tamandaré. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Mar (check) · avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season, check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add car‑rental guide for Recife‑Tamandaré route.
- Link to boat‑tour options from Praia dos Carneiros.
Sources
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