Explore Pipa • Tibau do Sul, RN
Pipa
Colorful cliffs, dolphins swimming close to shore and a lively village center — Pipa combines nature and nightlife like no other destination in the state.
Pipa is in the municipality of Tibau do Sul, about 1.5 hours south of Natal. Within a few minutes of each other you'll find colorful cliffs, the popular Praia do Amor, Dolphin Bay and a village center full of life at night. It's one of the most complete destinations in Rio Grande do Norte — nature by day, buzz by night.
Local tip
Save time for a walk through Pipa's village center at night — the main street turns into a hub of bars and live music.
Things to do in Pipa
Pipa packs beaches, viewpoints and nightlife within walking distance — you can switch between the beach and the village center on the same day without a car.
Beach
Praia do Centro (Pipa Beach)
Pipa's main beach, in front of the village center, changes with the tide: it forms natural pools at low tide and almost disappears at high tide.
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Praia do Amor
About a 10-minute walk from the village center, with rougher water that's good for surfing, surrounded by cliffs and with plenty of beach kiosks.
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Madeiro Beach
About an 8-minute drive from the village center, with calm, greenish water surrounded by green cliffs — a good chance to see dolphins in the morning.
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Dolphin Bay
A cove between Praia do Centro and Madeiro Beach, it's a protected area and a natural sanctuary for Guiana dolphins (Sotalia guianensis).
Viewpoint
Chapadão
A viewpoint on top of the cliffs with one of the most beautiful views in Pipa, named after a heart-shaped cliff.
Frequently asked questions about Pipa
The classic stops are Praia do Amor, Dolphin Bay, Madeiro Beach and Pipa's village center at night.
The drive takes about 1.5 hours. We do this route as a private tour that picks you up at your hotel in Natal, with no need for buses or shared vans.
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