Title: Baia Formosa Travel Guide: Best of Baia Formosa, Rio Grande do Norte Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Baia Formosa](https://expedia.co.uk/Baia-Formosa-Hotels.d6229769.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Baia Formosa](https://expedia.co.uk/Baia-Formosa-Holiday-Rentals.d6229769.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Baia Formosa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Baia-Formosa.d6229769.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Baia Formosa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Baia-Formosa.d6229769.Car-Hire-Guide)[Baia Formosa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Baia-Formosa.d6229769.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Baia Formosa Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Baia Formosa featuring general coastal views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/159000/159570-Baia-Formosa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Baia Formosa showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/159000/159305-Natal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Baia Formosa showing a beach, general coastal views and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/159000/159313-Natal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Baia Formosa showing a beach, fishing and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/159000/159312-Natal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Baia Formosa which includes a beach and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/159000/159311-Natal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Baia Formosa Things to do #### Appreciate the magnificent views of the sea from this cliff-top fishing village. Climb down to the water to visit its pristine beaches. Baía Formosa is a charming town surrounded by tree-covered cliffs, serene beaches and rows of quaint boats at sea. Its namesake beach is spectacular, with reddish dunes and rocky waves ideal for surfers. Relax on the many quiet beaches that seem a world away from stress and urbanity. The stretches of sand run along the coast for about 16 miles (26 kilometres). Admire the ponds, trails and mangrove forests that decorate these beaches. Enjoy a picnic on Sagi Beach or Bacupari Beach, among the best known of these sandy havens. Others include Spring Water Beach, Cacimba Beach, Point Secret and Dolphin Bay. The latter, beside the port, is a popular fishing spot. See dolphins leaping from the water off the coast of the town. Marvel at the scenic Araraquara Lake, which is nicknamed the Coca-Cola Lake for its dark water, quite safe for swimming. Note the tree roots that grow fruit in this terrain, which is rich in iodine and iron oxide. Junco Lake is another interesting natural water feature. Beyond the town is the Mata de Estrela, which is the largest Atlantic forest reserve in the state with more than 4,900 acres (2,000 hectares) of woodland. Note that certain parts of the forest are restricted. Stay for the picturesque sunset, when holiday makers and locals gather at the town’s viewpoints. Enjoy the romantic ambiance as you walk along the seaside boulevard. The town is the easternmost commune in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Note that Baía Formosa is Portuguese for Beautiful Bay. It is said that upon arriving, the Portuguese exclaimed: “Oh what a beautiful bay!” Baía Formosa is 60 miles (100 kilometres) south along Brazil’s eastern coast from Natal. Get around the small town on a rented buggy or by using the bus system. Ferries transport passengers between the secluded beaches of the area. Visit the upscale resort of Pipa, a 38-mile (60-kilometre) drive north. - Top hotels in Baia Formosa - Top Holiday Rentals in Baia Formosa ![Chalemar Hotel Pousada](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23520000/23513200/23513116/fde39d1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chalemar Hotel Pousada Av. Costeira, 40 - Orla Marítima, Baia Formosa, Rio Grande do Norte Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Baia Formosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pontal de Baía Formosa and Lagoa Araraquara ... 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Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Do-Sagi-Tibau-do-Sul.d553248635975094650.Attraction) ![Natal showing a beach, a lake or waterhole and 4-wheel driving](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/160000/160288-Coca-Cola-Lake.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lagoa Araraquara Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa Araraquara during your travels in Baia Formosa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Araraquara-Tibau-do-Sul.d553248635922700634.Attraction) #### Praia Formosa Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Formosa during your trip to Baia Formosa? Discover the area's desert landscape and churches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Formosa-Tibau-do-Sul.d553248635997368428.Attraction) ### Things to do ![View of the Curimataú River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4397200/24b0afe8-d261-49ec-a858-edb3802e1e6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barra de Cunhaú Tour - Leaving Natal £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/barra-de-cunhau-tour-leaving-natal.a4397200.activity-details) ![Pipa Beach Tour - Leaving Natal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4396958/7eddcf13-72c0-4d81-bc25-2c491c8af8c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pipa Beach Tour - Leaving Natal £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pipa-beach-tour-leaving-natal.a4396958.activity-details) ![plateau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4397028/39e5adad-ce42-41ce-88e3-d776d166c77b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour in Pipa | Full Day £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-in-pipa-full-day.a4397028.activity-details) [See all activities in Baia Formosa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Baia-Formosa.d6229769.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Baia Formosa - Places of interest - [Tibau do Sul Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Tibau-Do-Sul-Beach-Rio-Grande-do-Norte.d553248621532466838.Attraction) - [Sibauma Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Sibauma-Beach-Rio-Grande-do-Norte.d553248621555744022.Attraction) - [Praia Baia da Traicao](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Baia-Da-Traicao-Baia-da-Traicao.d6266957.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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