Things to do in Parnamirim

Activities, attractions and tours

Cotovelo Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views
Cotovelo Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes
Cotovelo Beach which includes a beach and general coastal views
Cotovelo Beach showing general coastal views and a beach
Cotovelo Beach featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and surf

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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. 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 garden

What to do in Parnamirim

Popular places to visit

Pirangi Cashew Tree featuring a garden

Pirangi Cashew Tree

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

Pirangi Cashew Tree
Pirangi Beach showing boating and general coastal views

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

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

Areas of Parnamirim

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Nova Parnamirim

While Nova Parnamirim isn't home to many top sights, Frasqueirao Stadium and Craft Fair of Ponta Negra are some notable places to visit nearby.

Nova Parnamirim
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Pium

When in Pium, you can plan a visit to Cotovelo Beach and Pirangi Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pium
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Parnamirim Centro

The beaches and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Parnamirim Centro. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Lagoa de Pitangui and Estatua dos Reis Magos, a few notable attractions nearby.

Parnamirim Centro
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Emaús

Though Emaús may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Natal Shopping Center and Dunas Arena.

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