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About Pipa

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The beach town of Pipa is one of Brazil’s most popular coastal destinations due to its pristine beaches, top-notch surf spots and wildlife-filled waters. It’s also a great place to enjoy fresh seafood or explore other natural wonders such as dunes and forests.

Pipa’s enchanting beaches are undoubtedly its biggest appeal, with a wide range of sandy shores to enjoy. The most popular beaches are Pipa Beach, Baía dos Golfinhos, Praia Do Amor, Praia das Minas and Madeiro Beach. Many are prime spots for surfing, with lessons on offer for all abilities and boards available to rent from local surf schools.

The allure of Pipa doesn't stop with its beaches. Head to Baía dos Golfinhos for a chance to spot playful dolphins leaping out of the water, or rent a kayak to get even closer to the aquatic mammals. At the Santuario Ecologico de Pipa, you can have close encounters with the likes of birds, monkeys and turtles that live at the privately-run nature reserve. If you travel north towards Natal, you can speed across the golden sands on a dune buggy tour. Around 45 minutes from Pipa is the Pringi do Norte, where you’ll find the world’s largest cashew tree, covering an area of around 8,000 square metres.

Tonight

From £38 per night

This weekend

From £106 per night

Next weekend

From £74 per night

Most popular time to visit October–December
Cheapest time to visit January–March
Local currency R$ 10 = £1.59
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Average weekend price £83 per night
Average weekday price £77 per night
Typical stay 2 nights

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Pipa reviews

What other travellers say about Pipa

10

Pipa is a stylish resort which felt completely safe with...

13 January 2023

Pipa is a stylish resort which felt completely safe with excellent restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. The beaches are magnificent. It is important though to check the tides as the sea comes up close and there are rocks to navigate in walking between beaches. The Lookout bar is an amazing place to see the sunset over Pipa.

JohnEllis
JohnEllis United Kingdom
10

the nightlife is absolutely amazing!

27 May 2022

the nightlife is absolutely amazing! Dudu's club was my favourite. I was only meant to stay the weekend and ended up staying one week. The dunes, chapadao and beaches are stunning. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Meggie
Meggie United Kingdom
10

The place is great, very beautiful, fair prices, many...

2 October 2021

The place is great, very beautiful, fair prices, many different good restaurants. It very easy and safe to walk around Pipa. Pipa Beach Bar is an excellent place to eat with a great see view. Praia do Madero has good food and you can even see wild dolphins swimming wile you eat. There are great beaches where you can go and meet almost no one.

Bergson
Bergson Brazil
10

Pipa is an extraordinary collection of beaches that form one...

4 April 2021

Pipa is an extraordinary collection of beaches that form one long, beautiful coastline. The beaches have character, so depending on what you are looking for, you can find it. There are busy areas that have a party atmosphere. There are areas that offer activities, like boating. And there are still other areas that are tranquil and romantic. One of the nicest beach destinations I have ever seen anywhere.

AdventureTed
AdventureTed United States
10

Pipa in an amazing city to go and enjoy nature.

15 September 2020

Pipa in an amazing city to go and enjoy nature. The three main beaches, Madeiro, Centro e Amor, are all amazing and awesome, either to have a walk and swim, or to lay there and relax all day long. During the night, on the main street, you'll find great restaurants to have dinner as well as some bars to have a drink or enjoy some music and dance a bit. The city can get a bit crowded depending on the holiday season, so keep that in mind when booking your travel. Prefer booking a place near the center/main street, that way you can do all in Pipa by foot. The main goal when visiting Pipa is to enjoy the nature, beaches, walks and nightlife. Have an awesome trip!

LFLM89
LFLM89 Brazil
10

Pipa is great friendly town .

29 February 2020

Pipa is great friendly town . People are very nice . Didn’t have any expectations. End it being great . If you walk a long the beach , there is a part that is very secluded (North point). There are umbrellas and chairs for rent . It’s 25 for both good deal . And they sell all kind off drinks . Food vendors pass by and brings locally made food . I try mozzarella empanadas from this Argentinian girl that was made . It was fantastic.

Erol
Erol United States

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