Day trip from Recife to Jaboatão dos Guararapes
Jaboatão dos Guararapes lies 16 km (10 mi) south-west of Recife, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 16 km (10 mi) apart, Jaboatão dos Guararapes is a realistic day trip from Recife: about 16 min each way by road.
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| Recife | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 644,037 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 54000-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Jaboatão dos Guararapes
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Staying in Jaboatão dos Guararapes
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Jaboatao dos Guararapes. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (5). Guests have left 246 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jaboatão dos Guararapes from Recife?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Recife; by road roughly 20 km (12 mi).
How long does it take to get from Recife to Jaboatão dos Guararapes by road?
About 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Recife and Jaboatão dos Guararapes?
No, both are on America/Recife at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jaboatão dos Guararapes?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Jaboatao dos Guararapes, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.