Day trip from Recife to Caruaru
Caruaru lies 123 km (77 mi) west of Recife, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 123 km (77 mi) apart, Caruaru is a realistic day trip from Recife: about 2 h each way by road.
| Recife | Caruaru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 402,290 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 568 m (1,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 55000-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Caruaru
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Staying in Caruaru
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Caruaru. Of the 64 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39). Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 17,965 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Caruaru
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Common questions
How far is Caruaru from Recife?
123 km (77 mi) in a straight line, west of Recife; by road roughly 150 km (93 mi).
How long does it take to get from Recife to Caruaru by road?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Recife and Caruaru?
No, both are on America/Recife at the moment.
Where can I stay in Caruaru?
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Caruaru, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.