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From Natal to Pipa

Most of those who holiday in Natal will eventually visit Pipa. Here’s how to get there.
BY CAR
Leaving Natal, head south on the BR-101. At Goianinha, turn left and take the RN-003 direction Tibau do Sul. When reaching Tibau, turn right until you get to Pipa. Depending on traffic conditions, the trip can take between 1 [...]

Brazil in pictures: gymnastics at the beach

Whether it’s capoeira or straightforward gymnastics, I can’t tell for certain. But watching mr muscle exercising at the beach can be a fascinating way of spending your time. We saw our friend here at the praia do Amor, in Pipa.

Where can I see dolphins in Brazil?

There are dolphins all along the Brazilian coastline, as well as a river dolphin, pink in colour, that lives in the Amazon, the boto (Inia geoffrensis).
A few places where dolphins can be seen real close:
Fernando de Noronha

From the viewpoint at the top of the Baia dos Golfinhos you can contemplate on a daily basis the [...]

Top 10: wildlife

I have been to scores of places in Brazil where I’ve been able to see and photograph wildlife. These are the top 10 places (in no particular order).

scarlet ibis in Alcântara, Maranhão [chances of spotting them: high - at the Praia da Baronesa and a nearby wetland. The scarlet ibis go to the shore to [...]

Destination: Pipa

Pipa is a very popular destination south of Natal, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Different groups come to Pipa, the party animals, the surfers, but also couples that want a bit of piece and quiet.
WE LIKE THE MOST: walk along the empty beaches during the low season; swimming with the dolphins; watching [...]