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  Beautiful landscapes, warm weather and warm people 


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  Sun, heat, beaches, surfers, caiperinhas, fun... 

 

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Things to Do  

Praia do Amor (Love Beach)

Praia do Amor (Love Beach), Pipa

 tere1 Says:  Praia do Amor has this name due its heart shape and for the fact that in this beach the foreigners used to deal with the nature practicing nudism. Praia do Amor is also loved by the surfers, because of its very high waves.The Praia do Amor is only accessible by car, as it's... 

Baia dos Golfinhos

Baia dos Golfinhos, Pipa

 tere1 Says:  Baia dos Golfinhos is a wonderful long white sand beach and it's a dolphin sanctuary. It's situated in Ponta do Madeiro beach, about a 10 minute drive from the center of Pipa.You can see the dolphins in the sea appear in this place to feed themselves and to play, being also... 

Hotels  

Pousada Toca Da Coruja

 1 Review and 54 Opinions  The Toca da Coruja was the highlight of my stay in Pipa. This Pousada belongs to the Roteiros de... 

Pousada OKA da MATA

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Restaurants  

AQUI: Overall the best restaurant in town

AQUI: Overall the best restaurant in town, Pipa

 travelingtim Says:  For such a small town I was surprised to find 4-5 places that could provide what I would call a decent meal. Of these, AQUI was definitely my favorite. About 50m off the main street and up the hill, this place has undoubtedly the best location of all the restaurants in town,... 

Tapas: Best new addition to Pipa

Tapas: Best new addition to Pipa, Pipa

 Samuella Says:  In my opinion this is the single best restaurant in Pipa. Some very skilled chefs work in this casual yet stylish eaterie just off the main street of Pipa. Always full, English speaking staff, order one or two of their fabulous dishes from the daily blackboard. No... 

Agua Na Boca: Classy restaurant, great food

Agua Na Boca: Classy restaurant, great food, Pipa

 Samuella Says:  Beautiful restaurant right on the main street of Pipa......try any of the prawn dishes for a real treat. Great service and decent value. The restaurant is very nicely done out. Great to watch the world go by. Considered one of Pipa's best. Mozambique prawns, prawn moqueca,... 

El Rancho da Pipa: Best steak in town!

El Rancho da Pipa: Best steak in town!, Pipa

 Samuella Says:  El Rancho da Pipa is undoubtedly the best steakhouse in Pipa and the local's favourite. A very short climb up a very steep hill (turn off the main road at Bar Oz, formerly Grand Café and walk around 30m) will deliver you to this meat lover's paradise. The portions are... 

Nightlife  

Don't go to bed too early!!

Don't go to bed too early!!, Pipa

 albanada Says:  Be sure to experience Pipa at night- after 9:00p.m. Like many places in Brazil, it looks and feels different at night. During the daytime it can feel a bit deserted, but at night everyone comes out. There are many restaurants and bars in Pipa- you won't be wanting for a... 

" GARAGEM BARCO" BAR AGAIN

" GARAGEM BARCO" BAR AGAIN, Pipa

 janaina Says:  When we ate here,we heard the place runs a good night club,and we tryed it!Again,dancing "Forro",made the night gorgeous!!There's no way to escape from the magic of this rhythm,it just take you from your seat,nobody can run away of trying,and believe me,it's not so dificult... 

Transportation  

Buggy is the way to go!

Buggy is the way to go!, Pipa

 tere1 Says:  If you don't rent a buggy or hire a driver you will stick to your resort or to Pipa's center, depending on where you're staying. So my advice is to rent a car (buggy is more fun and airy) and drive around to see the beaches, the landscapes, go to Natal, to Ponta de Cunhau,... 

Shopping  

Shop till you drop

Shop till you drop, Pipa

 tere1 Says:  Pipa has lots of shops and Brazil is well known for its good shopping, which is usually very inexpensive. The main things to buy in Pipa are bikinis, t shirts, "hawaianas" ( rubber slippers) and handcrafts. These are usually very nice. There is no bargaining in Brazil... 

main street of Pipa: Small Shops

main street of Pipa: Small Shops, Pipa

 fintourist Says:  Here is a picture of a Pipa main street, as you can see Pipa is not a big place, but that´s why it is sooo cool!Shops are located along this main route.We bought few paintings, woodworks - forexsample really nice colorful fish decoration made out of palm tree, clothes etc. 

Local Customs  

Caipirinha drinking

Caipirinha drinking, Pipa

 tere1 Says:  Caipirinha is the Brazilian typical drink. Usually you will be offered one when you check in at the Pousada or resort. It's a very good drink, made from cachaça ( strong kind of brandy), lime , sugar and ice.Be careful though, cause it's easibly drinkable and it's too... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Police bribes

Police bribes, Pipa

 fluxy999 Says:  Watch out when driving around Pipa and Natal in general. We got pulled in by a squad car containing 4 cops as we pulled away from a shop in Pipa. My friend who was driving had not yet put his seatbelt on. The demanded a fine of 124 reals which we didn't have as we were on... 

I'M FROM PIPA TOO!

I'M FROM PIPA TOO!, Pipa

 janaina Says:  I know I keep insisting in it but..as here you can walk along the Atlantic Rainforest,and I really recomend to do it,again:the animals here are the inhabitants,we are the intruders!Respect them and their environment! 

What to Pack  

Credit Cards

Credit Cards, Pipa

 albanada Says:   Before we left, we read in a very popular guidebook that Visa is accepted all over Brazil, followed then by Mastercard. This was dead wrong. As it turns out, the credit card of choice in Pipa is Mastercard and rarely Visa. **Be sure to take a Mastercard if you want to use... 

BIKINIS GIRLS,BIKINIS!

BIKINIS GIRLS,BIKINIS!, Pipa

 janaina Says:   Bikinis and more bikinis,and even you took all your bikinis,you'll buy new ones for sure!!All about beach. The usual stuff,don't forget,the wind always will keep your feeling of "burning" be hiden,but you're burning! Good shoes for walking in the Atlantic Rainforest... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Bath in coke....

Bath in coke...., Pipa

 tere1 Says:  Go and see the Coke Lagoon, where you can have a nice bath. It's called like that because the water has the coke colour. It's because of the vegetation that there is inside the lagoon which gives the water the coke colour. It's situated south of Pipa and it's usually in the... 

THE " SWAMPS " (MANGUEIZAIS) IN PIPA

THE " SWAMPS " (MANGUEIZAIS) IN PIPA, Pipa

 janaina Says:  At the " ECOLOGICAL SANCTUARY " site,you can see the swamps between the dunes,it's a very recomended trip,watch the vegetation here,getting green as it receives sweet water from the soil ( diferent from the vegetation you find along the coast). 

Favorites  

Dolphing Beach, how to get there..

Dolphing Beach, how to get there.., Pipa

 fintourist Says:  If you visit Pipa, Dolphing Beach is really nice place to go. You can go there by walking towards north on a shore, this is easiest done while there is ebb. I´m not sure but, when the water will rice again, you might get stucked on the way. Cliff next to the shore is really... 

Ebb lagoons/pools

Ebb lagoons/pools, Pipa

 fintourist Says:  Pipa Beach is really nice place to be while there is ebb (waterline will be drawn back to the sea for a period of time)This forms nice lagoons to the beach. Water is really warm and best possible forexsample for the kids (no waves, currents) This picture is taken towards... 

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 Hostel in Pipa - L' 'albergue da Rose' in Pipa The Rose Hostel is located 100 meters from the main street and 150 meters from the central beach, between the beaches of Golfinhos (Dolphins) and Amor (Love). We have... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I ´m going for my honey moon to Pipa and I don´t if is better to have all include. Is it expesinve to eat in pipa? (i´m from... 

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A: Hi, I was in Pipa in 2007 and you can have a good dinner for more or less € 10 per person. There a good choice of restaurants, some are a bit more expensive, some a bit... 

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Relaxing and laidback Pipa

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 Pipa is a small village located about 85 km (1.30 hours )from Natal, the capital of the Rio Grande do Norte State. It seems it has been gaining fame over the years and today it's full of tourists ,...... 

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" DA PIPA " BEACH - AN ECOLOGIC SANCTUARY!!

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 Located in the biggest ecologic sanctuary in the state of RIO GRANDE DO NORTE,a traditional fishermen village which keeps the fishing traditions,it's with no doubts,one of the beaties of the Northeast... 

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Vacation in Paradise

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 I'm slowly working on this page...go ahead and ask me if you're wondering something about this lovely place! 

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Beautiful Pipa

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 Pipa was fantastic- it is prime beach territory. The climate is generally arid, so don't expect a jungle. The town seems to exist primarily on tourism, and does have a good tourist infrastructure.... 

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Pipa

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 Pipa is a small tourist trap located approximately 85 kilometers south of Natal. A longtime surfer/hippie hangout, Pipa is one of the most international of all Brazilian beaches and is particularly...... 

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