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 The
region is sunny all year round, but Summer (December to March)
is the best time of year to visit the beaches.
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| Location |
80
km from Natal, on the coast of Rio Grande do Norte.
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| Pipa |
Home
to dolphins & turtles, the village of Pipa is part of
the district of Tibau do Sul, an Indian name meaning “between
2 waters” (it having the Guarairas lagoon to one side
and the Atlantic Ocean to the other).
From
“Orotapiry” – “white man’s village”
in Tupi (an Indian tribal language) to “Itacoatiara”
– “big yellow rock” and “Green Cape
Point” due to the wonderful view of native Atlantic
Forest seen by sailors from a distance, the village finally
became known as Pipa because the pedra do moleque (which can
be seen at the furthermost point of Shipwreck beach (or praia
dos Afogados) seemed, at a distance, to look like a barrel
of wine or spirits. Maybe it’s from here that her ability
to enrapture adventurers and tourists from the world over
comes since the time when pirates of every nationality landed
on her shores in search of the famous Brazil wood (pau brasil).
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enrapture it does! Even on arriving, from the road you are bewitched
by beaches with clear, warm waters, immense coconut palms plantations,
natural pools and viewpoints, impressive cliffs, some still
covered by Atlantic Forest, white sand dunes, coves and precipices.
Situated in the biggest ecological sanctuary in the state of
Rio Grande do Norte, chosen by “Guia 4 Rodas” (the
most respected travel book in Brazil) as one of the ten most
beautiful beaches in Brazil, Pipa became famous in the 80’s
thanks to the surfers who discovered its delights. |
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Chapadão
- The Chapadão was given this name after a report in the
most famous weekly program in Brazil, Fantástico, which presented
theories that intergalactic ships had landed there because of the
altitude and open areas it provides. The Chapadão has a charming
view of the ocean, and its height, breeze, the sea and absolutely
everything else leaving the tourist gaping at this Pipa postcard.
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it’s not just ideal for surfers; here on offer are boat
and canoe rides, buggy and horse rides, walks and motor cross
along trails through the Atlantic forest. In fact here lies
one of Pipa’s attractions; it is somehow able to blend
its breathtaking scenery and opportunity for adventure with
charming and comfortable facilities; hotels and guesthouses,
bars and shops and restaurants with a truly international flavour. |
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Ecological
sanctuary - The largest reservation of the Atlantic Forest
in this region, it has trails, viewing points and museums. Tourists
can trek accompanied by a guide. Several hotels and motels provide
this service.
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| Nightlife |
At
night tourists can encounter many small bars for all tastes,
from the calmer to the more energetic, with pop, rock, reggae
and many other rhythms, as well as restaurants offering delicious
international and local cuisine. A walk down Dolphin Bay Avenue
will expose you to many languages, and then you realize how
many foreigners are here. Apart from the many beautiful people,
which means there is all-night flirting.
Pipa
is an attraction in itself. Cosmopolitan and exciting, the
lively Pipa folk need energy to last them till dawn. What’s
more, here young people from all over the world gather and
give themselves up to everything from the rhythms of the regional
“forro” (from the English “for all”)
to the beat of techno.
Without
doubt it was this energy that led the Brazilian magazine “Viaje
Mais” to declare Pipa nightlife “the hottest you’ll
find outside Recife”. But it’s more than being
in one of the most popular of Northeastern holiday spots;
Pipa guarantees “unforgettable days of leisure and entertainment
or simply rest and peace and quiet amongst its exuberant natural
beauty under the blessing of Saint Sebastian, its patron saint.
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| Beaches |
In
the region of Tibau do Sul. Arts and crafts highlight the
hand embroidery, labyrinths, laces and nets and fishing nets.
In
Tibau do Sul there is the Pipa Beach, a home to dolphins and
marine turtles. Its name is indigenous for "between two
waters" (as it is surrounded by the Lake of Guaraíras
and the Atlantic Ocean).
"Orotapiry"
- village of the white man in tupi, "Itacoatiara"
- main, yellow-color stone and "Ponta do Cabo Verde"
- from the beautiful view of the Atlantic Forest that sailors
saw from afar. The village ended up being called Pipa, because
the Moleque Stone (at the end of the Drowning Beach)looks
like a barrel of wine or rum, from a distance. Maybe this
is the source of its ability to make adventurers and tourists
the world over "dizzy" since the time when pirates
of all nationalities disembarked on its beaches in search
of Brazil wood.
Pipa
Beach - Warm, clear water, immense coconut trees,
natural pools and viewing points, imposing cliffs still covered
by the Atlantic Forest, white dunes, bays, vertical slopes.
Located in the largest ecological sanctuary in the state of
Rio Grande do Norte, it was chosen by the Quatro Rodas Guide
as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Pipa became
famous in the 80s among surfers. You can do anything: boat
trips, buggies, kayaking or horse riding, walks and rallying
along the Atlantic Forest trails.
Beach
of Love (Praia Do Amor) - The name
comes from the heart shape and the fact that foreigners used
to practice nudism here. The Beach of Love is also good for
surfers, because of the quite considerable waves.
Dolphin
Bay (Baía dos Golfinhos ) - Located at the
Madeiro Beach. Next to the road there is an incredible view
of the bay. Dolphins also appear here to feed and play, and
you can even swim with them every day, more usually in the
mornings.
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| Tibau
do Sul |
Tibau
do Sul still keeps the tranquil way of life of a fishermen’s
village. It is just 80 km from Natal, capital of the State of
Rio Grande do Norte. The best time of the year to enjoy its
beaches is in the summer, between December and March. For those
wishing to visit it in another period, however, you can plan
your tour without worries as the sun shines there all year round.
Among the natural beauties of Tibau are the crags and dolphins,
which come to the coast to show off and play with tourists.
All beaches
of the city are accessed by improvised stairways on the crags
themselves. The local hotels also stay on ecological formation,
creating a nice environment, and a beautiful sea view. Excellent
option for those wishing for peace during the day, without
loosing the landscape, and the night events of Pipa beach,
its neighbor.
In Tibau
do Sul, handicraft gains highlight for its rich embroidery,
labyrinths, and the confection of casting nets, and fishing
nets.
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| Services |
Tibau
do Sul City Hall: +55 (84) 3246-4117
Tourist Information: +55 (84) 3246-4117
Airport Augusto Severo, in Natal: +55 (84) 3643-1811
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| Pipa
& Tibau do Sul - How To Get There |
By
Plane
Easy, land at Natal
Rio Grande do Norte, Pipa is about 80 km from the airport.
Some pousadas offer transfers from and to the airport, otherwise
take a taxi for about 80 reais.
By
Car
By road - Follow the BR-101, enter Goianinha and follow the
signs to Pipa Beach. Another attractive route is via João
Pessoa, in the state of Paraíba, entering via Canguaretama,
in Rio Grande do Norte, (100 km). Go through Barra do Cunhaú
(8 km), take the ferry at Sibaúma (10 minutes) and
drive to Pipa via the cliffs with a beautiful view of the
sea (6 km).
By
Bus
Bus company: Oceano. Busses leave from the bus station in
Natal Center
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