Olinda Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Olinda

Olinda was founded in 1537 by the Portuguese Duarte Coelho Pereira. It owed its rapid rise to the sugarcane plantations around its area. From the 16th century onward, religious missions built many churches and convents. The city was, however, pillaged and burnt down by theDutch in 1631. One of the few surviving buildings is theChurch of São João. The Portuguese returned in 1654. Most of the buildings at Olinda date from the 18th century.

Top Attractions in Olinda

Explore the best things to see and do in Olinda:

• ★Angola Mae Capoeira School
• ★Contemporary Art Museum of Pernambuco
• ★Convento São Francisco
• ★Igreja da Misericórdia
• ★Igreja Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
• ★Igreja Nossa Senhora da Graça and Seminário de Olinda
• ★Igreja Nossa Senhora do Amparo
• ★Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo

Where to Eat in Olinda

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Oficina do Sabor

Where to Stay in Olinda

• 🏨Albergue de Olinda
• 🏨Cama e Café Olinda
• 🏨Casa do Hilton
• 🏨Hotel 7 Colinas
• 🏨Pousada Alquimia
• 🏨Pousada de Amparo

Olinda Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: