GenipabuRio Grande do Norte

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Genipabu, Rio Grande do Norte

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The basics of Genipabu

Airport: NAT
How long: 1 to 2 days
Currency: Brazilian Real
Language: Portuguese
Time zone: UTC-3

Things to do

What to do in Genipabu

Buggy ride over the dunes

The Rio Grande do Norte classic, with the driver asking whether you want it "with or without thrills" before dropping down the shifting dunes.

Esquibunda

A sandboard descent taken sitting down from a tall dune, ending in the lagoon.

Genipabu and Jacumã lagoons

Lagoons among the dunes with bars on the shore, a zipline into the water and the slide known as the kamikaze.

Dromedary ride

A short crossing over the dunes on dromedary back, with the sea behind.

Praia de Genipabu

A stretch of sand at the foot of the dunes, the image that has illustrated tourism in the state for decades.

Best time to go

When is the best time to visit Genipabu?

September to February has the driest weather and the dunes in their best shape for buggies. Between March and July it rains more and parts of the route can change.

Getting there

How do you get to Genipabu?

About 25 km north of Natal, some 40 minutes by car. Most buggy tours pick guests up at their hotel in Natal and head straight for the dunes.

Best time
Still fine
Low season

How long

How many days do you need in Genipabu?

Most itineraries for Genipabu call for 1 to 2 days. Less than that still covers the highlights, but leaves little room for weather or tides to interfere.

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