lagoon · Tibau do Sul, RN
Lagoa de Guaraíras
A large lagoon surrounded by mangroves, the starting point for boat and kayak trips. It is a good place to watch the sun set over the water.
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About Lagoa de Guaraíras
Lagoa de Guaraíras is the large lagoon that opens to the sea next to the town of Tibau do Sul (RN), 8 km from Pipa. Its shores are mangroves and dunes, with small fishing communities around it, and the water is calm and warm.
The place is famous for its sunset: in the late afternoon the sun sinks on the far side of the lagoon and the water turns golden. It is one of the best-known sunsets in Rio Grande do Norte, seen both from the top of the village cliff and from the water's edge.
During the day, the lagoon is for boat and kayak trips. Boats leave from Tibau do Sul itself and from Praia do Centro in Pipa, with stops for a swim on sandbanks; sometimes dolphins appear. A ferry crosses the inlet to the Malembá side, the route for buggy tours.
It is a relaxed outing, with no physical effort, that combines well with a visit to the village of Tibau do Sul, much quieter than Pipa.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
An hour is enough to watch the sunset; a boat or kayak trip on the lagoon takes half a day.
Best time
In the late afternoon, for the sunset over the water; on clear days the show is even better. Boat trips are best in the morning, with the sun high.
How to get there
It is in the town of Tibau do Sul, about 8 km from Pipa and 80 km from Natal, via the BR-101 to Goianinha and then the RN-003. From Pipa, go by car, taxi or bus; boat trips also leave from Praia do Centro in Pipa.
Tip
Arrive before the sun starts going down to pick your spot by the lagoon or on top of the village cliff.
A look at the place
Lagoa de Guaraíras in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Lagoa de Guaraíras
Where can I watch the sunset at Lagoa de Guaraíras?
In the town of Tibau do Sul, from the top of the village cliff or at the water's edge. The sun sets over the lagoon.
How far is Lagoa de Guaraíras from Pipa?
About 8 km, to the town of Tibau do Sul. You can go by car, taxi or bus.
Are there boat trips on Lagoa de Guaraíras?
Yes. Boats leave from Tibau do Sul and from Praia do Centro in Pipa, with stops for a swim on sandbanks. There are also kayaks.
Can you swim in Lagoa de Guaraíras?
Yes, the water is calm and warm, especially on the sandbanks visited on the boat trips.
Is there a fee to watch the sunset in Tibau do Sul?
No. The lagoon shore and the clifftop are free to access; bars in the area only charge for what you order.