Your stay — Tabaobí Smart Hotel
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs in shopping centres or bank branches for the best rates; avoid exchange counters at Recife airport and tourist-heavy spots as they charge poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops, but contactless is less common; keep cash for small vendors and market stalls.
A 10% service charge is often included in restaurant bills, so no extra tip is expected; round up for taxis and give R$5–10 to hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cafezinho (small strong coffee) at a local padaria or bar costs around R$3–5.
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat and salad) at a lanchonete costs about R$20–30.
A main dish like a PF or fish stew at a simple restaurant costs around R$35–50.
Beach kiosks along Porto de Galinhas sell acarajé, tapioca and grilled cheese for R$10–20; avoid empty stalls.
Supermercados like Carrefour, Extra and Atacadão are common in nearby shopping areas.
Look for beachwear and casual clothes at the Porto de Galinhas market stalls or larger shops along the main road; prices are negotiable.
Local buses (like the 012 or 021) cost R$4.50–6 per ride; from Recife airport, take a bus to the city centre then a regional bus to Ipojuca (total ~R$12–20).
Eat at lanchonetes and padarias for affordable meals; buy drinks and snacks at supermarkets instead of beach kiosks; negotiate prices at market stalls.
Good to know — Ipojuca
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.14 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
IpojucaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ipojuca, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Tabaobí Smart Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Recife Bus Terminal (Cais de Santa Rita) → Porto de Galinhas central stop
💡 Catch the bus marked 'Porto de Galinhas' — it passes right through Ipojuca. The hotel is a 10-min walk from the main drop-off point.
Recife/Guararapes International Airport (REC) → Perola do Porto hotel, Ipojuca
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi at the airport desk to avoid surge pricing. Expect 1–1.5 hours depending on Porto de Galinhas traffic.
Porto de Galinhas local stops → Ipojuca town centre
💡 This local bus runs along the beach strip and is the cheapest way to explore Ipojuca beaches. Pay the driver with small bills.
Any Recife address → Perola do Porto hotel
💡 Uber works well from Recife but can be 20–30% cheaper from the airport than hotel-ordered taxis. Set your destination as 'Perola do Porto hotel, Ipojuca'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Tabaobí Smart Hotel?
Check-in at Tabaobí Smart Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Tabaobí Smart Hotel?
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat and salad) at a lanchonete costs about R$20–30.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tabaobí Smart Hotel?
Local buses (like the 012 or 021) cost R$4.50–6 per ride; from Recife airport, take a bus to the city centre then a regional bus to Ipojuca (total ~R$12–20).
Top Attractions in Ipojuca
💡 Go early, before 9am. Try the tapioca crepes at the stall near the fish counter—R$4 each. Cash only.
💡 The door is often locked; ask at the adjacent parish office for entry. Donations welcome but not required.
💡 Check tide tables before going. Best for swimming two hours either side of low tide. No lifeguards.
💡 Arrive by 4pm to claim a spot on the rocks. Bring cash for fresh oysters sold from stalls on the sand.
💡 Admission is R$5. Go on the first Sunday of the month when entry is free. Allow 45 minutes.