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Major city · Brazil

ItamaracáIlha de Itamaracá

Spend 1–2 days on Itamaracá for beach time and Fort Orange; longer only if you want extensive water‑sport lessons.

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Itamaracá is a 65 km² island off Pernambuco, reachable by bridge from Igarassu. Its main draws are the sandy beaches, Fort Orange and water‑sport rentals. The island is small enough to walk between most points, so a single full day covers the highlights; a second day adds kayaking or kite‑surf lessons.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
BRL
Best months
Apr–Oct
avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season)
Airport
REC
Nights
1–2

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This is a basic guide for Itamaracá: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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Emergency numbers for Itamaracá190 ▾

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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 Itamaracá, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a beach kioskR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
  • Street or quick mealAcarajé (street snack)R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
  • BeerBeer (bottle)R$10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Budget bedManga Verde Beach Residence, a night, per personR$255 (≈ US$50)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · 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.

Fort Orange (Dutch‑Brazilian fortress)Beaches (Manga Verde, Jaguaribe)Kite‑surf and wind‑surf schoolsSea‑mammal centre
Airports
REC Recife International Airport (about 1 h by car via bridge)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F) low), wettest Mar (13 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Itamaracá: next 7 days

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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)

23°C (73°F)

12 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

11 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

7 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

4 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

7 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

12 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 or use white minibuses (Kombis) that run set routes between beaches and attractions; negotiate price with unregistered taxis before boarding.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Recife

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Bus from Itamaracá terminal to Igarassu, then city bus; about 1 h total

Historic centre and Recife Antigo are easy to explore in a half‑day.

Olinda

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min

Same bus route, continue north to Olinda; about 1 h 15 min

Colonial architecture and carnival atmosphere.

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.

Manga Verde Beach Residence

Beachfront apartments, 14:00‑11:00 check‑in/out, ~R$255 per night

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
R$120–180 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
Mid
R$180–300 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Manga Verde Beach Residence2 × 1 night × R$300R$600
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$250R$500
Kombi ride (short hop between beaches)2 × R$15R$30
Taxi (10 km ride)2 × R$40R$80
Water‑sport lesson (kite‑surf, 2 h)2 × R$200R$400
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeR$161
Trip total≈ R$886 per person per day, bed includedR$1,771≈ US$350

2026 estimate in reais; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a beach kioskR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
Acarajé (street snack)R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
Beer (bottle)R$10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
Kombi rideR$15–20 (≈ US$3–4)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Itamaracá is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables hidden in taxis and avoid isolated beaches after dark.
  • Unregistered taxis may overcharge – agree price first.
  • Bus schedules can be sparse on weekends; check local timetables.

Emergency numbers

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193

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ItamaracáIlha de Itamaracá

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Emergency

  • Police190
  • Ambulance192
  • Fire193

Embassy

US consular services are in Recife; check the embassy website for details.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bridge crossing (car): ≈ R$5 one‑way
  • Kombi island ride: ≈ R$15 per short hop

Say or show

  • Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee-sah)
  • Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-gah-doo)
  • Quanto custa? — How much is this? (kwahn-toh koos-tah)
  • Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ohn-dee feek-ah oo bahn-yay-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 Itamaracá. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Bridge access via PE‑035 from Igarassu; arrange car rental in Recife if needed.
  2. Kombi routes mapped to main beaches – keep a printed map.

Meanwhile

Back to Brazil

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