Ponta Negra
Ponta Negra is a touristy place approximately 10 kilometers south of Natal. It is generally considered one of the top beaches in the Northeast, although this is due to the built-in infrastructure for tourists more than it is due to the beach itself. Nevertheless, it is a fun, safe place to spend a few days or weeks.


Camels waiting for riders.
A typical stretch of beach at Genipabu.
A workout Walter Payton would have appreciated.
Palms and sand dunes predominate at Genipabu.