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Recife: Brum Fortress (17th century)
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Recife & Brasilia in 8 days

3 sightseeing days in Recife, a dedicated relocation day, then 4 days in Brasilia. Includes Museum of the Archeological, Historic and Geographic Institute of Pernambuco and Itamaraty Palace, with guide-listed dining suggestions.

Adapted from community travel guides · Researched Sources & notes

The stops are drawn from the guides below; daily order, times and durations are our suggested adaptation. Available map pins are approximate, not provider-verified; missing coordinates remain unset. Prices are left unknown; check tickets, opening hours and transport before booking.

Route data adapted from Wikivoyage contributors, with our own selection and suggested timing; shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Source pages link to contributor histories. This is an editorial multi-day schedule; the source community has not rated this itinerary.

  • Stay in Recife for the first 3 sightseeing days; move to Brasilia on day 4, then stay for 4 sightseeing days. Book accommodation in both bases rather than returning each night.
  • The 1652 km figure is approximate straight-line separation, not transit distance. The relocation day reserves room for travel and check-in without promising a direct service or a same-day connection. Verify the journey before booking this two-base plan.
  • City visits and restaurants are adapted from the linked retained community-guide material, not newly verified opening hours, live menus or first-hand visits. Suggested times are editable planning blocks. Check closures, reservations, accessibility and dietary needs.
  • Cover photo shows the first city. Original source and photo credits remain attached. Adapted community route selections retain CC BY-SA 4.0 attribution; source research dates remain in the individual stop and dining notes.
6 local dining picks added to this itineraryDining sources

These picks have positive travel-guide coverage or a named professional recommendation; they are not live customer ratings. Suggested times are not reservations. Confirm service days, dietary needs and prices. Other days remain open for your own food discoveries.

  • Day 1 · Bargaço — Seafood. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 2 · Parraxaxá — Traditional, regional. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 3 · Ponte Nova — Regional. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 5 · El Paso Cocina Mexicana — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 6 · Patu Anu — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 7 · Villa Tevere — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗

Sources checked 2026-10-30. Community-guide dining data is adapted from Wikivoyage contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; source pages link to contributor histories.

Recife & Brasilia itinerary: 8 days at a glance

Review the original daily plan before editing below. Times and durations are suggested planning blocks; dining stops are not reservations. Your personal edits appear in the editor and downloads.

Day 1: Recife: Museum of the Archeological, Historic and Geographic Institute of Pernambuco & Aluísio Magalhães Modern Art M…

  • · Museum of the Archeological, Historic and Geographic Institute of Pernambuco · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Aluísio Magalhães Modern Art Museum · 30 min
  • · Aluísio Magalhães Modern Art Museum · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Bargaço (Seafood) · 75 min

Day 2: Recife: Boa Viagem Beach & Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem

  • · Boa Viagem Beach · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem · 30 min
  • · Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem · 75 min
  • · Dinner: Parraxaxá (Traditional, regional) · 75 min

Day 3: Recife: Brasilia Teimosa Beach & Pina Beach

  • · Brasilia Teimosa Beach · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Pina Beach · 30 min
  • · Pina Beach · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Ponte Nova (Regional) · 75 min

Day 4: Recife → Brasilia: travel and check-in

  • · Relocate: Recife → Brasilia · 600 min

Day 5: Brasilia: Itamaraty Palace & Supreme Federal Court Palace

  • · Itamaraty Palace · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Supreme Federal Court Palace · 30 min
  • · Supreme Federal Court Palace · 120 min
  • · Dinner: El Paso Cocina Mexicana (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 6: Brasilia: Brasilia Cathedral & Brasilia National Museum

  • · Brasilia Cathedral · 90 min
  • · Transfer to Brasilia National Museum · 30 min
  • · Brasilia National Museum · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Patu Anu (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 7: Brasilia: National Theater Claudio Santoro & City Park

  • · National Theater Claudio Santoro · 75 min
  • · Transfer to City Park · 30 min
  • · City Park · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Villa Tevere (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 8: Brasilia: Paranoá Lake & Palácio da Alvorada

  • · Paranoá Lake · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Palácio da Alvorada · 30 min
  • · Palácio da Alvorada · 75 min

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Day 1
  • 09:30120m
    Rua do Hospício, 130 - Boa Vista (Centro)

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Recife (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Recife

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.33 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Rua da Aurora, 265 - Boa Vista

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Recife (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Cais Santa Rita, 46

    Seafood. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Sun-Thu 12:00-00:00, Fri Sat 12:00-01:00. Recheck with the restaurant. About 1.2 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Recife (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5406966; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 2
  • 09:30120m
    Recife

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Recife (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Recife

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.63 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0075m
    Recife

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Recife (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Recife, Brazil

    Traditional, regional. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Service hours need confirmation. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Map pin unavailable; use the address to locate the restaurant. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Recife (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5406966; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 3
  • 09:30120m
    Recife

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Recife (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Recife

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.16 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Recife

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Recife (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Rua do Cupim, 172

    Regional. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Service hours need confirmation. About 5.6 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Recife (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5406966; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 4
  • 08:00600m
    Recife → Brasilia

    Dedicated relocation day from Recife to Brasilia; no transport is booked. The city centres are approximately 1652 km apart in a straight line, not a measured road or rail route. Choose and book a suitable flight, train, bus or ferry; confirm operating days, total door-to-door time, luggage rules and arrival before making reservations. This full-day block is reserved time, not a timetable. Move the following day if your journey needs longer.

Day 5
  • 09:30120m
    Brasilia

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  • 12:0030m
    Brasilia

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.56 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Brasilia

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bras%C3%ADlia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    SCLS 404 - Bloco C , lj 19

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Service hours need confirmation. About 3.3 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Brasilia (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5395833; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 6
  • 09:3090m
    Brasilia

    Check visitor access and worship times; follow site-specific dress and photography rules. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bras%C3%ADlia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Brasilia

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.31 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Brasilia

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bras%C3%ADlia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Setor de Mansões do Lago Norte - ML trecho 12, Conjunto 1, casa 07.

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Tue-Sat 08:30-02:30, Sun 13:30-18:00. Recheck with the restaurant. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Map pin unavailable; use the address to locate the restaurant. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Brasilia (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5395833; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 7
  • 09:3075m
    Brasilia

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bras%C3%ADlia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Brasilia

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (3.09 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    South Wing

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bras%C3%ADlia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 19:3075m
    Dining
    CLS 115 Bl. A

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00 and 19:30-01:00, Sun 12:00-17:00. Recheck with the restaurant. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Map pin unavailable; use the address to locate the restaurant. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Brasilia (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5395833; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 8
  • 09:30120m
    Brasilia

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bras%C3%ADlia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Brasilia

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.36 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0075m
    Brasilia

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bras%C3%ADlia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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