Genipabu Beach

Some amazing sights can be found at Genipabu beach, with its huge dunes and fresh water lagoons, this beach is full of fun and natural beauty.  Genipabu beach is also where one of the most famous post card pictures was taken for the entire Rio Grande do Norte.   It is very likely you will see Genipabu beach on many post cards around the city because of the huge diversity of scenery.

Huge dunes and fresh water lagoons offer up a unique area which is only 25 km north of downtown Natal in the city of Extremoz.  The dunes and lagoon are visited by many of the dune buggy tours and offer up a fun activity called esquibunda.  Participants sit on wooden plates at the top of these large dunes and slide down the dunes directly into the refreshing fresh water lagoons at the bottom.  It's exciting, fun and a great way to beat the heat.   Ask your local dune buggy operator to take you to these locations.  Although, it's likely already on his agenda of sights to show you at Genipabu beach.

There are often caravans of dune buggies operating on the beach and dunes, all following a pretty set out course.  They are a lot of fun, and a great way to see the natural beauty of the whole area, including Genipabu beach and it's surrounding white sandy dunes.  When you enter the buggy, the driver will simply ask if you want the ride "with emotion or without emotion", which basically means how exciting do you want your tour to be.   Personally, I think the buggy operators just ignore your suggestions because they all seem to love the with emotion rides for themsevles.  The buggy tours go all over, stopping at various lagoons, tucked away oasis's where little juice stands are setup, zip line style rides, and many great views of the whole area.   Only accredited professionals are allowed to do these tours for safety reasons and they are also the only ones that are allowed into several areas that are also private property.  The tours are well worth it, and highly recommended.

Like all dunes, the Dunes of Genipabu beach are mobile.  The action of the wind, which is often very intense in the north, moves the sand around, which in turn creates new dunes and a new landscape.  If you come back after several years, all of the major dunes will have shifted around.  Make sure you take the time to check out Genipabu beach, it's well worth it, and you won't regret it!  

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Activities near to Genipabu Beach

Santa Rita Beach (beach) - This is a typical vacation beach, with a few bars and tents on the beach which swimmers and bathers utilize.   If you're in the area during Carnival, you might find yourself admist many of the Natal Carnival activities, which take place just a few kilometers from here, but which spread around to the entire area.   After a long day at the beach, check out a good Brazilian steak house, Rancho da Pipa located... Address: R. Santa Rita - Ponta Negra Natal - RN Distance: 2.91km from the Genipabu Beach
Redinha Beach (beach) - This urban beach is in the northern region of the city and the front door to the North Coast, Redinha Beach is divided into Redinha Velha and Redinha Nova, a less frequented  prolongation of Redinha Velha.  This beautiful beach provides gorgeous sights of the Potengi River where it meets with the Atlantic Ocean and the fresh water mixes with the blue salty ocean waters.   The surrounding area has plenty... Address: Redinha Natal - RN Distance: 5.79km from the Genipabu Beach
Children City Park (park) - Park located on Avenida Rodrigues Alves (Tirol), Natal-RN, has focused its facilities, especially for children. It has forest park, a zoo with a playground, jogging track, ATV ride, pedal boats, chapel, band shell, school of art and library.Besides the pleasure which promotes the Park, children can make regular courses in fine arts in Painting Newbie Navarro Newton, and reading and researching in the library juvenile Miriam Coeli. In ma... Address: R. Rodrigues Alves - Redinha Natal - RN Distance: 6.62km from the Genipabu Beach

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Residence Praia Hotel Residence Praia Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Natal. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Shops, 24hr room service, business center, restaurant, bar/pub are just some of the facilities on offer. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recr...

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