Tamandaré

Tamandaré is a coastal municipality in Pernambuco featuring sandy beaches, rocky tidal pools, and mangrove forests that border a river estuary. The landscape stretches along several kilometers of shoreline where different ecosystems meet and overlap.

The area developed as a strategic port along colonial shipping routes that connected Brazilian coastal settlements. This location on important trade paths influenced early settlement and economic development.

Local fishermen practice traditional crafts that shape daily life along the waterfront and reflect the community's deep connection to the sea. These customs are visible in how residents interact with their coastal environment and maintain their livelihoods.

The municipality offers various places to stay near the beaches with regular bus service from the nearby city of Recife. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and check tidal conditions before visiting the rocky areas.

A protected Atlantic Forest reserve in the area shelters numerous plant and animal species native to the region. Visitors can observe the local biodiversity and understand why this ecosystem requires special protection.

Location: Pernambuco

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

Shares border with: Água Preta, Barreiros, Gameleira, Rio Formoso, Sirinhaém

Website: http://tamandare.pe.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -8.76000,-35.10500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20