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Cotovelo Beach showing tropical scenes, a beach and general coastal views

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Parnamirim must see attractions

1. Ponta Negra Beach

Ponta Negra Beach is a picturesque curved bay flanked by charming boutique hotels and apartments and forested cliffs. Its clear, blue-green water and scenic views make it one of the most popular beaches in the region. Stroll along the 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) of white sand that make up this beach to reach the iconic Morro do Careca at its southern point.
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Ponta Negra Beach which includes a coastal town, a skyscraper and a beach

2. Genipabu Beach

Genipabu Beach is known for its lagoon and otherworldly realm of temple-like sand dunes. Among the most iconic and scenic beaches in the Natal area, it has many family activities. Appreciate the picturesque scenery of lush vegetation mixed with the hills of white sand and the sparkling blue tints of the ocean.
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Genipabu Beach showing general coastal views and a beach

3. Pirangi Beach

Pirangi Beach is a picturesque white sandy haven known for its natural tide pools and the world’s largest cashew tree. Its scenic namesake river splits the beach into the sections of Pirangi do Norte and Pirangi do Sul to the south.
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Pirangi Beach which includes a sandy beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

4. Cotovelo Beach

With its steep sand dunes and explosive waves, Cotovelo Beach is an idyllic hangout for surfers, sand boarders and body boarders. Majestic cliffs loom over intriguing rocky formations that decorate the scenic stretch of sand. Appreciate the serene setting of this tropical oasis, where palm trees grow and sandy hills sprout.
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Cotovelo Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views

5. Pirangi Cashew Tree

With its branches tangling across an area of 2 acres (0.8 hectares), the Pirangi Cashew Tree is one of the marvels of the world. It entered the Guinness Book of Records in 1994 for its size, which is caused by the reentry of its branches into the soil as roots. Enter this cashew forest park and learn about the genetic anomalies that led to its growth.
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Pirangi Cashew Tree featuring a park

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Pirangi Cashew Tree

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Visit this exceptional one-tree forest, where branches sweep across a huge area. Let your kids play and pick cashews freely.

Pirangi Cashew Tree
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Praia Pirangi do Norte

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Pirangi do Norte during your trip to Pirangi do Norte? Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

Praia Pirangi do Norte
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O Maior Cajueiro

Enjoy an outing to O Maior Cajueiro during your stay in Pirangi do Norte. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

O Maior Cajueiro

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Nova Parnamirim

While Nova Parnamirim might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Frasqueirao Stadium and Ponta Negra Beach.

Nova Parnamirim
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Pium

While there might not be top attractions in Pium, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cotovelo Beach and Ponta Negra Beach.

Pium
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Emaús

Emaús might not have many top sights, but Lagoa de Pitangui and Natal Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Emaús
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Cajupiranga

While visiting Cajupiranga, you might make a stop by sights like Ponta Negra Beach and Cotovelo Beach.

Cajupiranga
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Santa Teresa

While visiting Santa Teresa, you might make a stop by sights like Ponta Negra Beach and Morro do Careca.

Santa Teresa
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Monte Castelo

While Monte Castelo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lagoa de Pitangui and Estatua dos Reis Magos.

Monte Castelo

Popular day trips from Parnamirim

Cotovelo Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views

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