What to do in Rio Grande do Norte

Activities, attractions and tours

Natal featuring boating and a marina
Pirangi Cashew Tree showing mangroves
Natal featuring a marina
Ponta Negra Beach featuring swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town
Ponta Negra Beach showing food as well as a small group of people
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1. Ponta Negra Beach

Ponta Negra Beach is a picturesque curved bay flanked by charming boutique hotels and apartments and forested cliffs. Its clear, blue-green water and scenic views make it one of the most popular beaches in the region. Stroll along the 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) of white sand that make up this beach to reach the iconic Morro do Careca at its southern point.
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Ponta Negra Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and a skyscraper

2. Genipabu Beach

Genipabu Beach is known for its lagoon and otherworldly realm of temple-like sand dunes. Among the most iconic and scenic beaches in the Natal area, it has many family activities. Appreciate the picturesque scenery of lush vegetation mixed with the hills of white sand and the sparkling blue tints of the ocean.
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Genipabu Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

3. Pirangi Beach

Pirangi Beach is a picturesque white sandy haven known for its natural tide pools and the world’s largest cashew tree. Its scenic namesake river splits the beach into the sections of Pirangi do Norte and Pirangi do Sul to the south.
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Stroll along the banks of the river that divides these beach sections, swim among colorful fish and encounter an enormous cashew tree.

4. Cotovelo Beach

With its steep sand dunes and explosive waves, Cotovelo Beach is an idyllic hangout for surfers, sand boarders and body boarders. Majestic cliffs loom over intriguing rocky formations that decorate the scenic stretch of sand. Appreciate the serene setting of this tropical oasis, where palm trees grow and sandy hills sprout.
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Cotovelo Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

5. Redinha Beach

Redinha Beach is a sandy haven in a lively area with an intriguing military history. It lies on the eastern coast of a former fishing village in the northern outskirts of Natal. Learn how the beach served as a camp for Allied troops during World War II.
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Redinha Beach featuring tropical scenes, kayaking or canoeing and a sandy beach

What to do in Rio Grande do Norte

Popular places to visit

Pipa Beach

Pipa Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Pipa Beach, a popular beach in Pipa. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Pipa Beach
Ponta Negra Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and a skyscraper

Ponta Negra Beach

Gaze up at Natal’s most famous dune on the southern end of this beach. Visit its many stalls, bars and restaurants.

Ponta Negra Beach
Genipabu Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Genipabu Beach

Storm up and down the steep sand dunes and meander around the palm trees on a rented buggy on this picturesque beach.

Genipabu Beach
Pirangi Beach

Pirangi Beach

Stroll along the banks of the river that divides these beach sections, swim among colorful fish and encounter an enormous cashew tree.

Pirangi Beach
Camurupim Beach

Camurupim Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Camurupim Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Barra de Tabatinga.

Camurupim Beach
Cotovelo Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Cotovelo Beach

Enjoy the view from the jagged cliffs overlooking this scenic beach known for its serene ambiance and surfing options.

Cotovelo Beach
Dolphins Bay Beach

Dolphins Bay Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Dolphins Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Pipa. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Dolphins Bay Beach
Redinha Beach featuring tropical scenes, kayaking or canoeing and a sandy beach

Redinha Beach

Stroll down the pier for a view of the bridge that hovers over this scenic beach. Enjoy its lively atmosphere and local fried fish delicacy.

Redinha Beach
Ponta Negra Beach showing general coastal views and a coastal town

Morro do Careca

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Morro do Careca during your travels in Natal?

Morro do Careca

Explore areas of Rio Grande do Norte

Ponta Negra Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and a skyscraper

Ponta Negra

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Ponta Negra include the seaside views and bars. Make a stop by Ponta Negra Beach or Morro do Careca while you're exploring the area.

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Via Costeira

4/5(1 area review)

Via Costeira is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ponta Negra Beach and Dunes Park.

Via Costeira
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Praia do Meio

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Praia do Meio. You might want to make time for a stop at Meio Beach or Handicrafts Fair of Artists Beach/Meio Beach.

Praia do Meio
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Tirol

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Tirol. You might want to make time for a stop at Midway Shopping Mall or Dunes Park.

Tirol
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Lagoa Nova

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Lagoa Nova. You might want to make time for a stop at Dunas Arena or Natal Shopping Center.

Lagoa Nova
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Conjunto ALAGAMAR

Though Conjunto ALAGAMAR may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ponta Negra Beach and Craft Fair of Ponta Negra.

Conjunto ALAGAMAR

Day trip destinations from Rio Grande do Norte

Genipabu Beach featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a beach

Genipabu