Genipabu

Genipabu is in the municipality of Extremoz, about 25 minutes from Natal, and it's the classic postcard of the North Coast: shifting golden dunes, freshwater lagoons between them and the buggy ride that became a symbol of Natal for visitors to the Northeast. The wind reshapes the dunes, so every visit is a little different.

Things to do in Genipabu

Genipabu means dunes and buggies, but the area has more to it than the postcard picture — it's worth staying beyond the classic descent.

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Genipabu, Extremoz

Genipabu Dunes

The classic postcard of the North Coast: shifting golden dunes, freshwater lagoons between them and the buggy ride that became a symbol of Natal for visitors to the Northeast. The wind reshapes the dunes, so every visit is a little different.

Local tip

Before going down the highest dune, tell the buggy driver whether you want it "with thrills" or "without thrills" — they'll adjust the driving on the spot.

Genipabu protected area fee paid on siteAbout 25 min from Natal

This place is on these tours

• North Coast Buggy Tour (Genipabu Dunes)
• Private Tour: Custom Itinerary

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Lagoon

Lagoon

Photo: Leandro Neumann Ciuffo · CC BY 2.0

Genipabu Lagoon

A freshwater lagoon inside the Genipabu Dunes Ecological Park, the place to relax after the buggy ride and the dunes.

North Coast Buggy Tour (Genipabu Dunes)

Lagoon

Photo: Ben Tavener · CC BY 2.0

Pitangui Lagoon

A freshwater lagoon surrounded by dunes and coconut palms, with stand up paddle, kayaks, pedal boats and even a zip line.

North Coast Buggy Tour (Genipabu Dunes)

Beach

Beach

Genipabu Beach

The stretch of beach at the foot of the dunes, where many of the area's buggy rides end.