Things to do in Macaiba

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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 high-rise building, a coastal town 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 which includes a beach and general coastal views

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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Stroll along the banks of the river that divides these beach sections, swim among colorful fish and encounter an enormous cashew tree.

4. Redinha Beach

Redinha Beach is a sandy haven in a lively area with an intriguing military history. It lies on the eastern coast of a former fishing village in the northern outskirts of Natal. Learn how the beach served as a camp for Allied troops during World War II.
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Redinha Beach showing a beach, tropical scenes and kayaking or canoeing

5. 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

What to do in Macaiba

Areas of Macaiba

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Campinas

While visiting Campinas, you might make a stop by sights like Ponta Negra Beach and Midway Shopping Mall.

Campinas
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Tavares de Lira

If you're spending some time in Tavares de Lira, Ponta Negra Beach and Midway Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Tavares de Lira
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São José

While visiting São José, you might make a stop by sights like Ponta Negra Beach and Midway Shopping Mall.

São José
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Auta de Souza

If you're spending some time in Auta de Souza, Ponta Negra Beach and Midway Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Auta de Souza
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Liberdade

If you're spending some time in Liberdade, Ponta Negra Beach and Midway Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Liberdade
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Lagoa de Santo Antônio

While visiting Lagoa de Santo Antônio, you might make a stop by sights like Ponta Negra Beach and Midway Shopping Mall.

Lagoa de Santo Antônio