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Municipality in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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Tibau do Sul is a municipality of Rio Grande do Norte. The municipality contains three coastal villages, Tibau do Sul, Pipa and Sibaúma, and several kilometers of sandy beaches surrounded by cliffs. Praia da Pipa and its surrounding beaches, near the village of Pipa, are among the most beautiful and probably the most famous of the state.
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Corresponds to the plateau dividing the Amor and Minas beaches, that offers wonderful views of the surrounding beaches.
A 7-km lagoon that opens to the sea. Famous for the magnificent sunset. By using a boat, it is possible to explore the mangroves, check the shrimp farms, see the ruins of a Dutch fortress in the Flamengo island, and finally, cross to the deserted Malemba beach, in the adjacent municipality of Senador Georgino Avelino. Check for boat rides in Tibau do Sul.
The northmost beach, offering tranquility and some options to eat and drink.
Surrounded by forest. Usually very calm, and waves indicate by surfing.
Long beach surrounded by cliffs that offer a magnificent view of the coast and of the Guaraíras lagoon.
About midway between Tibau do Sul and Pipa. Surrounded by cocopalms.
Curral
Beach where dolphins can easily be spotted, although you may want to take a boat to see them closer.
The central beach of Pipa, located at the village of the same name. With a good number of bars and restaurants, and presence of natural swimming pools, perfect for children.
One of the most popular beaches among visitors, attracting both younger crowds, due to its waves perfect for surfing, and families, due to its natural swimming pools. In the right side of the beach is the plateau (chapadão).
Passing the plateau, one reaches the silent and desert Praia das Minas, the longest beach of the municipality. There you can walk over the cliffs or the beaches, as you wish.
Passing Praia das Minas is the southmost beach, at the quiet and non-touristy Sibaúma village.
Restaurant Pipa Café is a pleasant, cozy and quiet. Simple decor, rustic, but with charm, comfort and quality. Its gastronomy is varied. The menu offers special vegetarian options for celiacs.
At Baía dos Golfinhos
Next to the Pipa village
Inn with a spa.
16 villas with variable capacity between three and eight adults and eleven suites for up to two adults.
By car
From Natal, take the BR101 motorway, and ride about 78 km until Goianinha. There, take RN-003 to Tibau do Sul/Pipa by following the signs.
By dune buggy
With a dune buggy or a similarly powerful vehicle, it is possible to go to Tibau do Sul and Pipa riding alongside the coast.
It is possible to go by bus from one village to another using the intercity bus of Expresso Oceano (the same that goes to Natal). Buses to Sibaúma are less frequent.
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