City: State of Rio Grande do Norte
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The 10 Best Things to do in State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Rio Grande do Norte (lit. "Great Northern River", in reference to the mouth of the Potenji River, Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɦi.u ˈɡɾɐ̃di du ˈnɔhti̥]) is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern region of the country, occupying the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. Because of its geographic position, Rio Grande do Norte has a strategic importance. The capital and largest city is Natal. It is the land of the folklorist Luís da Câmara Cascudo and, according to NASA, it has the purest air in the Americas. Its 410 km (254 mi) of sand, much sun, coconut palms and lagoons are responsible for the fame of beaches. Rocas Atoll, the only such feature in the Atlantic Ocean, is part of the state. The main economic activity is tourism, followed by the extraction of petroleum (the second largest producer in the country), agriculture, fruit growing and extraction of minerals, including considerable production of seasalt, among other economic activities. The state is famous for having many popular attractions such as the Maior cajueiro do mundo (world's largest cashew tree), the dunes and the dromedaries of Genipabu, the famous beaches of Ponta Negra, Maracajaú and Pipa's paradise, the Carnatal the largest off-season carnival in Brazil, the Forte dos Reis Magos is a sixteenth-century fortress, the hills and mountains of Martins, the Natal Dunes State Park the second largest urban park in the country, and several other attractions. The state is also closest to the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha.
Restaurants in State of Rio Grande do Norte
1. Dunas de Genipabu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19,102 reviews
Reviewed By C8927KPjonathans
Had an amazing buggy ride with Isan, an experienced and funny driver that took us us from Ponta Negra beach all the way to Jacumã beach, going through all the Dunas, beaches and water sports available over there.
2. Parrachos de Maracajau
3. Praia Da Pipa
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4.5 based on 5,542 reviews
Reviewed By wandasena
Pipa beach is in Rio Grande do Norte state, approximately 1,200 km from Salvador by highway BR 101 or you can go by plane to Natal airport with a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes in a direct flight. From the airport to Pipa beach it is approximately 80 km. The characteristic is the junction between imposing dunes superimposed on the horizon above the cliffs that end in geomorphologically alive by the action of the sea and winds; It was discovered in the 1970s, when a group of surfers discovered and they began to frequent the beaches of the municipality, attracting more and more people from all over the world. In Pipa beach, you can shop in stores, drive a buggy and visit the beautiful beaches, the most popular is Curral Beach, also known as Dolphin Bay. You can arrine there by boat rides, or walk along the beach. It was splendid to visit Pipa. I had the opportunity to see the dolphins and the evening stroll through the village. I drove with my family and stayed at the Marajoara Inn. Pipa beach is a very good, quiet and safe place. The bad thing is to get to the beaches, because you have to go down stairs, because of the cliffs. Curral Beach Staircase has approximately 130 steps. It is worth visiting this place, as it is one of the coastal paradise of Brazil. I Highly recommend without fear of making mistake.
4. Madeiro Beach
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4.5 based on 5,338 reviews
Reviewed By 2205_Vitoria
Madeiro Beach was our favorite beach in Pipa. Located a little bit outside the city center, this beach combines exuberant nature and tourist structure. One must climb down some big stairs to get to the beach, but it’s worth it! We have been there two different days, and saw plenty of dolphins both times. Amazing! There are also many stands that offer places to seat and relax, serving food and beverages. The sea is calm and great for a swim.
5. Tourinhos Beach
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4.5 based on 1,563 reviews
Reviewed By _1985_fmartins - Campinas, Brazil
São Miguel do Gostoso is well known as the place to do Kitesurf and Windsurf but If you don't like these sports and seek a beach where you can relax with family and friends you should definitely go to Tourinhos. It's also the best place to see the sunset from the cliffs.
6. Baia dos Golfinhos
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4.5 based on 6,274 reviews
Reviewed By PennyLane50
To reach (and to leave) this beach is not so simple: you must know the tides time, because the only way to get there is walking from Pipa center beach and you can't when the tide is high. Some sections of the way you must walk over rocks, so it is not for everyone (not very difficult, but you can't reach it with a wheelchair, for example). But the effort has its prize, the beach is beautiful, you can rent two loung chairs and an umbrella for 30 Reais (around 8 USD), and eat some simple dishes or sandwiches there for a reasonable price, the water is warm, calm, and from time to time you can see the dolphins swimming 5 or 10 meters from you, it's amazing. For me, it's the best beach in Pipa (if you don't want to surf, of course).
7. Lagoa de Carcara
8. Amor Beach
9. Parque das Dunas
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4.5 based on 4,533 reviews
Hikers up for a challenge will enjoy winding their way through the dunes at this nine-mile-long park.
10. Cajueiro de Pirangi
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4.0 based on 9,091 reviews
What resembles a forest is actually just one cashew tree whose circumference measures 500 yards and which produces 60,000 nuts per year.
