Title: Hippocampus Project in Porto de Galinhas - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Hippocampus Project Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Hippocampus-Project-Hotels.0-l553248622436545665-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Hippocampus Project Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Hippocampus-Project.d553248622436545665.Car-Rental-Guide)[Porto de Galinhas Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Porto-De-Galinhas.d6046162.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hippocampus Project Tours and Activities ![Ipojuca featuring marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622436545665/6677002e-a962-4abc-8b15-0fb2d53d267c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ipojuca featuring marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622436545665/6677002e-a962-4abc-8b15-0fb2d53d267c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ipojuca showing a garden and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622436545665/202ac9f0-8ccb-4c64-9d3a-2bef718db1ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ipojuca featuring marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622436545665/bbafee3b-65b9-43a2-b724-febcd9b6b7c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ipojuca which includes marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622436545665/3be7a22a-33ad-4e40-9baf-52e6856c4597.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hippocampus Project Activities --- --- #### Visit this environmental centre that researches various species of seahorses and displays them alongside other aquatic creatures native to the region. The Hippocampus Project Office (Projeto Hippocampus) is a research and conservation center for seahorses. It’s where a team of biologists and veterinarians work closely to study the behavioral aspects of the world’s 54 species of hippocampus. The Hippocampus Project Office offers tours of its aquariums and areas of its research facilities with knowledgeable guides. Walk with your guide around the aquarium’s collection of tanks. See seahorses brought from their natural habitats in addition to those reared in the center’s laboratories. Of the 54 species found throughout the world, three are native to Brazilian waters. These are the erectus, patagonicus and reidi (or longsnout). Learn about the life span and incubation period of these small marine fishes. Those located in tropical waters have a gestation cycle of just 12 days and can give birth to up to 1,500 babies. Discover how cultivation and farming practices can help preserve the future of seahorses. Also on display at the center are examples of fish commonly found in the Pernambuco state in northeastern Brazil. Among the colorful varieties are clownfish, lobster, moray eels and shrimp. The showroom is open from Tuesday to Friday and there is an admission fee. Be aware that it closes for a few hours at lunchtime. The Hippocampus Project Office is located in Porto de Galinhas, the main village of Ipojuca. While here, explore the village’s natural pools such as Vila de Porto de Galinhas Beach. Join a buggy tour of the nearby beaches, including Camboa Beach, Cupe Beach and Muro Alto Beach. Go surfing at Maracaípe Beach and join a cruise along the Maracaípe River, a popular breeding ground for seahorses and crabs. ## Plan a trip to see Hippocampus Project Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Samoa Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30210000/30209600/30209504/4d2d16bf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Samoa Beach Resort Porto de Galinhas CA $2,612 per person Mar 16 - Mar 21 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Recife (REC) 9/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews) Location is great. Staff very friendly and helpfull. Public bathroom could be cleaner. They could offers better black coffee Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 ![Kembali Hotel Porto de Galinhas - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8300000/8296300/8296283/e511154a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Kembali Hotel Porto de Galinhas - Adults Only Porto de Galinhas CA $2,852 per person Mar 16 - Mar 21 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Recife (REC) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (335 reviews) The room was clean and beautiful (super classification). Breakfast was nice. Restaurant for lunch and dinner wasn’t that good at all. It was a true disappointment. We ate there twice and had to go elsewhere. Front desk staff was very helpful. Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025 ![Samoa Villa Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112810000/112801700/112801667/2ce309c4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Samoa Villa Resort Porto de Galinhas CA $2,997 per person Mar 16 - Mar 21 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Recife (REC) 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) ### Popular places to visit ![beach time](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046162/c92d52f8-0a04-4eec-a4e9-2b57965ae70e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Merepe Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.ca/Merepe-Beach-Recife.d6191154.Vacation-Attraction) ![Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. The natural pools, known as 'piscinas naturais,' are what make this town famous and attract visitors to swim alongside colorful fish and explore the vibrant coral reefs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340458/9fdfd25e-01af-4481-89cc-bc2210548023.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools 5/5(3 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs. 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