Things to do in Sao Goncalo do Amarante

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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 sandy beach, a coastal town and a skyscraper

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 featuring 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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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 which includes tropical scenes, general coastal views 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 showing general coastal views and a beach

What to do in Sao Goncalo do Amarante

Areas of Sao Goncalo do Amarante

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Amarante

Amarante might not have many top sights, but Newton Navarro Bridge and Historic and Geographic institute are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Amarante
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Santa Terezinha

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

Santa Terezinha
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Golandim

Though Golandim might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Historic and Geographic institute and Sao Pedro Church.

Golandim
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Santo Antônio do Potengi

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

Santo Antônio do Potengi
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Novo Amarante

While there might not be top attractions in Novo Amarante, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Historic and Geographic institute and Alberto Maranhão Theatre.

Novo Amarante
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Maçaranduba

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

Maçaranduba
Cotovelo Beach showing general coastal views and a beach

Natal