Olinda Historical Center

Recife

#Olinda #Unesco

Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. 

Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.
#Olinda #Unesco

Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. 

Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.
#Olinda #Unesco

Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. 

Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.
#Olinda #Unesco

Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. 

Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.
#Olinda #Unesco

Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. 

Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.

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Hotel Pousada São Francisco

Hotel Pousada São Francisco

3 out of 5
Rua do Sol 127 Olinda PE
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Seminario de Olinda and Convent of San Francisco are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (146 reviews)
People very friendly, they do what they can to help you

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

Hotel Pousada São Francisco
Pousada Convento da Conceição

Pousada Convento da Conceição

3 out of 5
R. Bpo. Coutinho Olinda PE
The price is CA $56 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
CA $56
CA $59 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a conference center. Popular attractions Astronomical Observatory of Nassau and Do ...
9/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)
Everything in the convent was very clean. The courtyards and cloisters were very pleasant, and the staff were very attentive and friendly.”

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Pousada Convento da Conceição
Vila Mar Hotel

Vila Mar Hotel

3 out of 5
R. Manuel Borba, 228 Olinda PE
The price is CA $103 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
CA $103
CA $109 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Milagres Beach and Sao Bento Monastery are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
The place was clean

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Vila Mar Hotel
Hotel 7 Colinas

Hotel 7 Colinas

3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307 Olinda PE
The price is CA $145 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
CA $145
CA $166 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Seminario de Olinda and Convent of ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
Facilities were spectacular! Food was amazing, breakfast buffet was delicious. Special thanks to staff at reception: Alina, Robinson and Custodio at the restaurant.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hotel 7 Colinas
Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

2.5 out of 5
Rua Prudente de Morais, 441 Olinda PE
The price is CA $102 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
CA $102
CA $118 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Mauricio de Nassau House and Astronomical Observatory ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
Better than in the pictures!
Beautiful old house right in the middle of the historical colonial sector of Olinda. The free breakfast was varied, abundant, and delicious, and the personnel extremely helpful. They connected us with an excellent tour guide, Heider, who led us around Olinda and Recife.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI

BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI

4 out of 5
Rua Maria Carolina, 661 Recife PE
The price is CA $72 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $72
CA $76 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Had a great experience, with a good location near the beach, restaurants and staff who were attentive and professional. The room was comfortable, well maintained, and cool, breakfast was fresh and varied, and I would happily stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI
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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.

Santo Amaro
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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.

Recife Antigo
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Graças

Beaches and museums are just a few things travelers like about Graças. A stop by Museum of Pernambuco State is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Graças
Church of Our Lady of Carmo do Rio Branco is one of oldest buildings of Boa Vista in presence of Carmelite White River dates from 1725.

Boa Vista

Travelers like the theaters in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista
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São José

Get to know São José and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Cinco Pontas Fort and Sao Jose Market, and you can jump on the metro at Recife Station or Joana Bezerra Station to get around the city.

São José
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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.

Ilha do Leite


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