Praia de Pipa: Dolphins, Cliffs & Bohemian Village
Pipa — 80 km south of Natal — combines spectacular sandstone cliffs, spinner dolphins in the bay, pristine beaches, and a vibrant bohemian village that attracted artists, surfers, and travellers
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Spinner Dolphins on Pipa
Praia do Amor Bay at Pipa is one of Brazil's best places to see spinner dolphins – resident pods are seen daily from the top of the cliff or from boats, often bowing and jumping spectacularly
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Pipa Ecological Sanctuary
The ecological sanctuary above Pipa's cliffs protects the remnants of the Atlantic Forest - howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys and extraordinary birdlife are experienced on trails above the dramatic coastline
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Praia do Amor Clifftop Views
The Praia do Amor viewpoint — above the heart-shaped bay where dolphins congregate — is the iconic Pipa view; the red rocks, turquoise water and dolphins below are extraordinary
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Pipa Village Bohemian Culture
The village of Pipa has attracted artists, hippies and international travelers since the 1970s — the result is an unusual blend of Brazilian beach culture, global bohemianism and exclusive tourism
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Tibaú do Sul Coast Walking
Walking along the coastal path from Pipa north to Tibaú do Sul passes through coconut groves, fishing villages and deserted beaches with tidal pools only accessible at low tide
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Pipa restaurants and nightlife
Village restaurants and bars in Pipa have an international quality unusual for northeastern Brazil — the diverse crowd and open-air bar culture make Pipa's evenings quite different from Natal's