Tourism statisticsRegion2026
Porto de Galinhas Tourism Statistics: 1.2M Visitors in 2023
Porto de Galinhas, in Pernambuco, Brazil, recorded 1.2 million visitors in 2023, Empresa de Turismo de Pernambuco (EMPETUR) reports. AirROI estimates 126,291 Airbnb stays in Porto de Galinhas in the 12 months to October 2026, with Ipojuca the most booked town. The busiest month was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 614,653
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From within Brazil, among guests who left a review
- 85%
Key facts
Porto de Galinhas Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Empresa de Turismo de Pernambuco (EMPETUR) puts Porto de Galinhas at 1.2 million visitors in 2023.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Porto de Galinhas at 126,291 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Porto de Galinhas added up to 614,653 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Porto de Galinhas lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Porto de Galinhas in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and October, with June the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Porto de Galinhas ran unbroken from October to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Porto de Galinhas in December were booked furthest ahead, about 64 days, against 30 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 85% of Porto de Galinhas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Brazil, and Argentina at 7.7% and Chile at 1.5% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Porto de Galinhas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Pernambuco was the top origin city at 14%, ahead of Recife at 10%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI estimates Ipojuca had the most Airbnb stays of Porto de Galinhas' 2 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 100,230, ahead of Tamandaré.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Porto de Galinhas?
Empresa de Turismo de Pernambuco (EMPETUR) counted 1.2 million visitors in 2023.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 millionVisitors | National and foreign visitors to the Porto de Galinhas region | 2023 | Empresa de Turismo de Pernambuco (EMPETUR) |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Porto de Galinhas
Porto de Galinhas had 7,260 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 126,291 stays and 614,653 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 48 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 2 towns it tracks in Porto de Galinhas; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 7,260
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 126,291
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 614,653
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Porto de Galinhas?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Porto de Galinhas in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and October. June was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from October to March.
January ranks first, June last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: January, March, October, February, December, November, July, September, April, August, May, June.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6% | 57 days |
| March | 9.5% | 45 days |
| October | 9.3% | 49 days |
| February | 9.1% | 56 days |
| December | 9.0% | 64 days |
| November | 8.3% | 50 days |
| July | 8.2% | 33 days |
| September | 7.4% | 39 days |
| April | 7.0% | 41 days |
| August | 6.7% | 39 days |
| May | 6.5% | 36 days |
| June | 6.4% | 30 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Porto de Galinhas Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Porto de Galinhas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Brazil (85%), and the top countries abroad were Argentina at 7.7% and Chile at 1.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Pernambuco was the top origin city at 14%, ahead of Recife at 10%. The figures rest on 195,911 reviews, written over many years.
85% from within Brazil
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Brazil 85%
- From abroad 15%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Porto de Galinhas
January is the busiest Airbnb month in all 2 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 10% in Tamandaré to 17% in Ipojuca.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Brazil is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Porto de Galinhas
How many tourists visit Porto de Galinhas?
Porto de Galinhas had 1.2 million visitors in 2023, according to Empresa de Turismo de Pernambuco (EMPETUR). AirROI estimates 126,291 Airbnb stays in Porto de Galinhas in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Porto de Galinhas?
The busiest Airbnb month in Porto de Galinhas in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then March and October. The six busiest months run from October to March.
What is the quietest month in Porto de Galinhas?
June was the quietest Airbnb month in Porto de Galinhas in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in June were booked about 30 days ahead, against 64 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Porto de Galinhas?
A typical Airbnb stay in Porto de Galinhas lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.6 nights in September to 5.7 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Porto de Galinhas come from?
Of Porto de Galinhas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 85% were from within Brazil, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Argentina at 7.7% and Chile at 1.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Pernambuco at 14%, ahead of Recife at 10%.
What is the most booked town in Porto de Galinhas on Airbnb?
Ipojuca was the most booked town in Porto de Galinhas on Airbnb, with an estimated 100,230 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Tamandaré.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. EMPETUR counts visitors (1.2 million in 2023). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 126,291 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 2 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 195,911 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.