Porto de Galinhas map: beaches and attractions

Every beach and attraction in the guide with a verified location, on a single map: the resort-lined north, the village, the quiet south and the day trips.

Updated on October 5, 2026 ✓ Information checked on October 5, 2026 adapted from the Portuguese original

Porto de Galinhas is not just one beach: it is a stretch of the Ipojuca coast with very different beaches, plus a series of outings a few hours’ drive away. The map below brings together everything the guide covers that has a verified location. Tap a point to open that place’s page.

See the 28 beaches and attractions in this guide with a verified location on the map.

The map uses OpenStreetMap and only loads after you click; once loaded, your browser connects to OpenStreetMap servers.

Beach
Natural pools
Tour
Nature
History and culture
Village
Highlights

North coast of Ipojuca

Porto de Galinhas village

South coast of Ipojuca

Surroundings

Locations from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia (source shown on each page). Places without a confirmed coordinate are left off the map.

How to read the map

North of Ipojuca: Muro Alto, Camboa, Cupe and Merepe, the resort area and home of the large natural pool at Muro Alto, about 9 km from the village, according to Ipojuca City Hall.
Village of Porto de Galinhas: the main beach, the jangada (traditional raft) departure point and the natural pools.
South of Ipojuca: Maracaípe, the Pontal, Serrambi and Toquinho, quieter, and in Maracaípe, the surf waves.
Surroundings: to the north, the beaches of Cabo de Santo Agostinho and Recife; to the south, Sirinhaém, Tamandaré and, already in the state of Alagoas, Maragogi.

The colored pins follow the type of place (beach, outing, nature, culture). Maré, the guide’s hen mascot, marks the highlights.

Planning from the map

Accommodation close to what you want to do: compare the areas in where to stay in Porto de Galinhas and where to stay in Muro Alto.
Arrival via Recife airport, to the north: see how to get there.
The municipality’s beaches side by side: Porto de Galinhas beaches.
Day trips outside Ipojuca: beaches near Porto de Galinhas.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Porto de Galinhas on the map?

On the southern coast of Pernambuco, in the municipality of Ipojuca, south of Recife. The village sits in the middle of the municipality's coastline: to the north are Muro Alto, Cupe and Merepe; to the south, Maracaípe, the Pontal, Serrambi and Toquinho.

How far is Muro Alto from the village of Porto de Galinhas?

About 9 km, according to Ipojuca City Hall. Muro Alto is north of the village.

Does the map show every beach?

It shows the beaches and attractions in the guide whose coordinates were verified on OpenStreetMap or Wikipedia. Places without a confirmed location are left off the map, but remain in the list of beaches.

Why does the map only appear after a click?

So the page opens faster and so your browser only connects to the OpenStreetMap servers if you want to see the map.

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