MaracajaúRio Grande do Norte

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Maracajaú, Rio Grande do Norte

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Fact file

The basics of Maracajaú

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

Things to do

What to do in Maracajaú

Parrachos de Maracajaú

Reefs about 7 km offshore that form pools of clear water at low tide, with colourful fish centimetres away.

Snorkelling and diving

Visibility at the reefs suits both snorkelling and scuba, with an operator based on the beach.

Catamaran crossing

The trip out to the reefs is by catamaran or speedboat, on a schedule set by the tide table.

Praia de Maracajaú

A wide, calm beach, good for anyone staying on the sand while the rest of the group heads to the reefs.

Praia de Perobas

The neighbour to the north, also with reef pools and even fewer people.

Best time to go

When is the best time to visit Maracajaú?

September to March combines calm seas with the best visibility at the reefs. The trip depends on low tide, so the date is set by the tide table.

Getting there

How do you get to Maracajaú?

About 60 km north of Natal, roughly an hour by road from Natal International Airport (NAT).

Best time
Still fine
Low season

How long

How many days do you need in Maracajaú?

Most itineraries for Maracajaú 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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