Barra do Cunhau

Travel Guide

Barra do Cunhau showing a beach, general coastal views and fishing
Barra do Cunhau featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and rugged coastline
Barra do Cunhau which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a beach

Enjoy shrimp at a restaurant overlooking tiny sandy islets and swim in the river as it meets the warm ocean.

Barra do Cunhaú is a scenic coastal haven that lies on the banks of the Curimataú River. Palm trees and a sandy beach enclose the river mouth as its freshwater flows into the salty ocean. Along the shore, view the dominating sand dunes dotted with vegetation.

Because the ocean is enclosed by dense forests and the freshwater river, the bay appears more like a massive lake than actual ocean. Enjoy the calm waves and lack of crowds on this relaxing stretch of sand. This beach town is a lesser-known alternative to the nearby Pipa Beach. Spot fishermen dropping nets to catch shrimp near the mangroves. Shrimp production has replaced sugar cane and fishing as the main economic drive of this region.

Watch kite surfers and windsurfers on the river and the ocean. Swim in the warm ocean water with your family as a relief from the hot sun. The water here is full of tiny sandy islands that emerge at low tide. Stroll along these stretches of sand that act as temporary piers to take you out into the ocean. Relax on the sand until sunset to see the changing hues of the brooding sky.

Go beachcombing with your kids along the vast stretch of sand and look for shells and other coastal treasures. Reach the intriguing rocky formations and let your children clamber over them. The riverside walk is particularly scenic in the early evening. Enjoy snacks and refreshments at one of the thatch-roofed bars overlooking the water.

Quaint apartments flank the back end of the beach, with swaying palm trees between them. Try seafood, such as fresh shrimp and lobster, at a charming restaurant.

Barra do Cunhaú is 56 miles (90 kilometers) south of Natal on the coast of Brazil. It overlooks the Atlantic Ocean between the popular areas of Pipa Beach to the north and Baía Formosa on the south. Drive to Pipa Beach in about 45 minutes.

Filho do Vento Kite Lodge

Filho do Vento Kite Lodge

3 out of 5
Av. Beira Mar - RN 269, Lote1, Quadra 33, Barra do Cunhaú, Canguaretama, RN
The price is ¥23,493 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥23,493
¥24,668 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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Praia Bonita Resort

Praia Bonita Resort

3.5 out of 5
Av Mosenhor Antonio Barros, 13, Praia de Camurupim, Nisia Floresta, RN
The price is ¥9,299 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥9,299
¥9,764 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Nisia Floresta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Lagoa do Arituba and Camurupim Beach ...
Praia Bonita Resort
Sun Bay Hotéis Pipa

Sun Bay Hotéis Pipa

3 out of 5
Av. Baía dos Golfinhos, 125, Praia da Pipa, Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte
The price is ¥8,620 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
¥8,620
¥9,051 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
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Sun Bay Hotéis Pipa
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Pipa Day Flats

Pipa Day Flats

2.5 out of 5
R. Tatuí, Tibau do Sul, RN
Stay at this aparthotel in Tibau do Sul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pipa Beach and Chapadao Park are located ...
Pipa Day Flats
Flor da Mata Apart Hotel

Flor da Mata Apart Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Rua da Mata, 300, Praia da Pipa, Tibau do Sul
Stay at this aparthotel in Tibau do Sul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Pipa Beach and Rua do Céu are located nearby.
Flor da Mata Apart Hotel
Pipa Park

Pipa Park

3.5 out of 5
Rua das Gaivotas, s/n, Praia da Pipa, Tibau do Sul, RN
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Tibau do Sul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Pipa Beach and Rua do ...
Pipa Park
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