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Porto de Galinhas

Circuits, hotels, excursions and transfers in Porto de Galinhas.

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Porto de Galinhas is a beach on the southern coast of Pernambuco, in the municipality of Ipojuca, known for its natural pools formed by coral reefs, reached by jangada at low tide, and for its warm sea. The village combines lively streets with restaurants and shops and a long stretch of beach.

In a programme it works as a beach extension of Recife, with a relaxation and family profile, and as a base for discovering other beaches on the southern coast.

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When to go

Porto de Galinhas has a tropical climate all year round. From September to February sunny days and calmer sea predominate, with better visibility in the natural pools; between April and August is the rainy season, with fewer visitors. Visits to the pools always depend on the tide, so they are planned with the tide calendar.

MICE & groups

Porto de Galinhas is suitable for incentive groups and medium-sized meetings that combine work and beach, not for large congresses, which are better placed in Recife. The area has resorts and beach hotels; the capacity of meeting rooms and guest rooms at each property should be checked.

Incentives

Credible incentive experiences include jangada excursions to the natural pools with snorkelling, buggy rides along the beaches of the coast, fish and seafood dinners by the sea and boat trips along the coast. They are beach and leisure rewards, at a relaxed pace.

Access & logistics

It is reached by road from Recife airport (REC), on a transfer of approximately one hour; there is no commercial airport in the town. The transfer is arranged overland and traffic can lengthen it in high season. Within the village the centre can be explored on foot and excursions leave from the beach.

Trade notes

Plan 3 nights as a beach extension after Recife. Works for families, couples and leisure groups, above all from Latin American and European markets seeking sun and sea in the Northeast. Book in advance for the summer holidays and the year-end period.

Useful information

Recommended stay: 3 nights as a beach extension of Recife.

Access by road from Recife airport (REC), in approximately one hour.

The natural pools are visited at low tide; times depend on the tide table.

Warm tropical climate all year round; rains are concentrated between April and August.

Combines with Recife, which is the natural starting point.

Booking & policies

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What happens after I book?

When you book, we receive your booking and start working on it: it shows as “In process” and we let you know of every update. Vouchers are sent once payments have been received.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those stated in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a service has its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after booking?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.

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