Overview
Goiana is a historic colonial city in Pernambuco's Zona da Mata region, approximately 65 km north of Recife. The city preserves 16th-century architecture including the Our Lady of Blackmen Rosary Church built in 1596, alongside pristine beaches at Ponta de Pedras where two historic shipwrecks from the 1880s attract scuba divers.
Architecture · Beach · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Activities
Scuba diving at Ponta de Pedras beach with two historic wrecks (Nicolau Copérnico 1883, Vapor Bahia 1887). Catamaran rides to Celeiro and Itamaracá Islands.
Culture
Historic colonial architecture including 1596 Our Lady of Blackmen Rosary Church with Museum of Sacred Art.
Food
Buraco da Gia restaurant famous for trained crabs serving drinks. Local seafood includes fresh fish, shrimp, and lobster.
Transport
Bus Station located on Avenida Marechal Castelo Branco. Nearest major airport is Guararapes International Airport in Recife, 80 km away.
