History: With the prohibition of the slave traffic in Brazil in 1888, ships began to bring smuggled slaves in their basements covered with cages containing Angolan chickens,to the beach at that time called Praia do Porto (Port Beach). As they landed, the ship's crew invented a code to inform the population that more smuggled slaves had arrived and were available for sale: "there are new chickens in the port". Then, the location became known as "Porto de Galinhas" (Chicken Port).

Fishersmen Village:For many years, the village was inhabited only by the local fishermen and natives. Since around 1980, tourism began to take part in the local economy, when the first hotels were built. Currently, the village maintains its charm of a small and simple place, with its original population, embellished by the several shops of local handicraft, galleries, bars and restaurants.

Gastronomy:Currently, Porto de Galinhas has a great variety of bars and restaurants of all kinds and for all tastes, from typical northeastern food, pizza, crepes and sushi, to the sophisticated contemporary cuisine

At Night :You can decide for a simple walk on the Village's streets, appreciating the handicraft shops and having a coffee while listening to Brazilian music, or enjoying yourself, dancing, meeting new people and having fun at the bars and night clubs.

Activities :

Surf
Maracaípe Beach has good waves all year long and hosts world championships in the region.
You can also surf at Serrambi Beach, with coral bottom, and in Porto de Galinhas, at Cupe Beach.

Diving
You can practice diving at the coral reef of the Natural Pools, in the barrier rees of Muro Alto and even, to the experts, in the shipwrecks that are located in Porto de Galinhas.

Kite surf
Kite surf is becoming more popular at each day in Maracaípe Beach, until then only attended by surfers. If you are interested on learning this sport, there are instructors at the beach.

 

Tours
Porto de Galinhas offers an excellent tourism structure to its visitors.

Some places we recommend:

Natural Swimming pools
Muro Alto Beach
Pontal de Maracaípe
Jeep Safari
Ecological Routes

Armacao Hotel - Tourist Class

Natural Swimming pools

Is the most famous tour in Porto de Galinhas. On board of a jangada, guided by a local fisherman, you arrive at the Natural Swimming pools, with warm and crystal clear waters. There, you can hand feed the colored fish, snorkel at the coral reef and get to know the unique natural pool shaped like Brazil's map.

Pontal de Maracaípe

Place where the Maracaípe River joins the sea, bordering the most preserved swamp of the region. Here you can taste fresh and delicious fried fish, while sitting at the margins of the clear and calm waters of the Pontal, and take a jangada ride through the swamp to appreciate the seahorses that are raised and preserved by the Hipocampus Program.
The best way to get there is by buggy, with a low tide.

Jeep Safari

Fabulous tour for anyone who is willing to give up comfort for one day of adventure, discovering Pernambuco's countryside, its people and customs. You will learn to prepare your own tapioca, your caipirinha, and then immerse yourself in a refreshing waterfall.

Leaves the hotel by the morning and returns in the afternoon.

Muro Alto Beach