Olinda Travel Guide

Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1982, the small city of Olinda is located in Pernambuco state on Brazil’s Northeastern coast just under 4 miles north of the bigger city of Recife. Renown as one of the prettiest towns in Brazil, the old town has some of the best examples of colonial architecture in the country. It is a very tranquil town with palm trees lining the streets and beautiful views out to the ocean. Olinda has become a hub for artists and bohemian types and the twisting streets are full of galleries, museums, workshops and quaint churches. This is a city that is best explored on foot!

The best time to visit Olinda is any time between September and March. December until February are the busiest times with Christmas and the carnival in February. Temperatures remain fairly constant throughout the year.

A well thought out selection of hotels can make a good trip truly exceptional and here at The Latin America Travel Company we put a lot of resources into sourcing and visiting hotels. Below are a couple of our favourites in Olinda.

Olinda is a historic city and has perhaps Brazil’s prettiest colonial centre. Below are a few of our highlights and best reasons to visit this charming city.

Travel down the Amazon on a river cruise, witness the incredible wildlife in the Pantanal or visit the remote and exclusive island of Fernando de Noronha. Click on the links below to find out more about other destinations in Brazil.