Cabo De Santo Agostinho tour from Recife: Beaches and buggy rides

Beach escape near Recife, fishing village, warm water, exclusive viewpoints

A full-day tour from Recife to Cabo De Santo Agostinho, a coastal area south of the city known for warm, clear beaches and quiet villages. After hotel pickup around 7:50 am, you travel to the southern Pernambuco coast, stopping at viewpoints overlooking Suape Port and the old lighthouse near the 1597 Church of Our Lady of Nazaré. The afternoon centers on Calhetas Beach, a small cove with calm water where you can swim and rest. Optional buggy rides connect the stops and an optional zipline reaches the beach for those wanting more.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour beaches and viewpoints near Recife

• Pick up at hotels around 7:50 am
• Travel to southern Pernambuco beaches
• Optional buggy ride to Paradise Beach viewpoint
• Buggy to old lighthouse belvedere and church visit
• Buggy to Calhetas Beach, optional zipline
• Rest and optional lunch at Calhetas Beach
• Buggy to Suape Beach and Enseada dos Corais
• Return by bus to hotels

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from Recife or Porto de Galinhas hotels and heads south to beaches known for their natural setting and clear water. If you book the optional buggy ride, the first stop is the Viewpoint of Paradise Beach, where you can see Suape Port and the beach that names the overlook. The route then follows to the Belvedere of the old lighthouse, a stop that includes a visit to the Church of Our Lady of Nazaré, built beginning in 1597 in the village of Nazaré. Local vendors at this viewpoint sell handmade peppers and offer cachaça tastings.

Calhetas Beach is the centerpiece of the afternoon. The beach is small, with calm blue water and a natural heart shape. If you take the buggy option, you arrive by vehicle but walk a short stretch to reach the sand. The optional zipline is an alternative way down for those who want it. You have time to swim, rest and order lunch on your own. Around 1:30 pm the group returns to the buggies to see Suape Beach and Enseada dos Corais before heading back to the waiting bus for the return to your hotel.

The tour runs about eight hours total. Your guide speaks either Spanish or Portuguese depending on which option you choose at checkout. Pickup is included from most hotels in Recife or Porto de Galinhas. If your hotel is in Old Recife, Ilha do Leite or Olinda, confirm the pickup details when you book. The buggy rides and zipline are optional and cost extra. Ask your guide for current pricing. Bring light clothes, sunscreen, a hat and comfortable walking shoes or sandals.

What’s included

• A guide who speaks Spanish or Portuguese.
• shared roundtrip hotel pickup and drop-off from most hotels in Recife or Porto de Galinhas.

Options for this experience

4 options

Departing from Recife – Spanish-speaking08:00Tour guided in Spanish, departing from hotels in Recife. Pickup is included.

Recife tour led by a Portuguese-speaking guide08:00Tour guided in Portuguese, departing from hotels in Recife. Pickup is included.

Porto de Galinhas tour in Spanish08:00Tour guided in Spanish, departing from hotels in Porto de Galinhas. Pickup is included.

Porto de Galinhas tour in Portuguese08:00Tour guided in Portuguese, departing from hotels in Porto de Galinhas. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 08:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideSpanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?Choose the Spanish-speaking or Portuguese-speaking option depending on your language preference at checkout. Pickup is included from most Recife and Porto de Galinhas hotels, though if you're staying in Old Recife, Ilha do Leite or Olinda, confirm the arrangement when you book.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Calhetas Beach like when you get there?

Calhetas Beach is a small cove with calm, blue water shaped like an open heart. You have time to swim and rest there in the afternoon, and can order lunch on your own at the beach.

Can I do the buggy ride and the zipline, or do I have to choose one?

Both the buggy rides and the zipline are optional add-ons you can book separately. The buggy connects the viewpoints and brings you to Calhetas Beach. The zipline is an alternative way to reach the beach if you want more excitement instead of walking the short stretch.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup begins around 7:50 am, and the full tour runs about eight hours. The specific departure time is confirmed when you book, and the tour may shift depending on weather.

What do you see at the old lighthouse stop?

The Belvedere of the old lighthouse overlooks the coast and includes a visit to the Church of Our Lady of Nazaré, which began construction in 1597 in the village of Nazaré. Local vendors at this stop sell handmade peppers and offer cachaça tastings.

Is food included in the tour?

Food and drinks are not included. You have time to order lunch on your own at Calhetas Beach in the afternoon.