Title: Barra do Cunhau Travel Guide: Best of Barra do Cunhau, Canguaretama Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Barra do Cunhau](https://expedia.co.uk/Barra-Do-Cunhau-Hotels.d6229781.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Barra do Cunhau](https://expedia.co.uk/Barra-Do-Cunhau-Holiday-Rentals.d6229781.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Barra do Cunhau Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Barra-Do-Cunhau.d6229781.Car-Hire-Guide)[Barra do Cunhau Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Barra-Do-Cunhau.d6229781.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Barra do Cunhau Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Barra do Cunhau showing general coastal views, fishing and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229781/c2d9db16-1f32-4d82-acde-ace76eb6273c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barra do Cunhau showing general coastal views, fishing and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229781/c2d9db16-1f32-4d82-acde-ace76eb6273c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barra do Cunhau showing rocky coastline, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229781/cf685e18-bbeb-42e5-937b-1ba78de8d5a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barra do Cunhau which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229781/e707a2ae-ad57-46a0-8602-a88fe6ceb23b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of the beach in Bahia Formosa, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229781/38eb3a18-6acd-455d-861d-e7e4abc02d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Barra do Cunhau Things to do #### Enjoy shrimp at a restaurant overlooking tiny sandy islets and swim in the river as it meets the warm ocean. Barra do Cunhaú is a scenic coastal haven that lies on the banks of the Curimataú River. Palm trees and a sandy beach enclose the river mouth as its freshwater flows into the salty ocean. Along the shore, view the dominating sand dunes dotted with vegetation. Because the ocean is enclosed by dense forests and the freshwater river, the bay appears more like a massive lake than actual ocean. Enjoy the calm waves and lack of crowds on this relaxing stretch of sand. This beach town is a lesser-known alternative to the nearby Pipa Beach. Spot fishermen dropping nets to catch shrimp near the mangroves. Shrimp production has replaced sugar cane and fishing as the main economic drive of this region. Watch kite surfers and windsurfers on the river and the ocean. Swim in the warm ocean water with your family as a relief from the hot sun. The water here is full of tiny sandy islands that emerge at low tide. Stroll along these stretches of sand that act as temporary piers to take you out into the ocean. Relax on the sand until sunset to see the changing hues of the brooding sky. Go beachcombing with your kids along the vast stretch of sand and look for shells and other coastal treasures. Reach the intriguing rocky formations and let your children clamber over them. The riverside walk is particularly scenic in the early evening. Enjoy snacks and refreshments at one of the thatch-roofed bars overlooking the water. Quaint apartments flank the back end of the beach, with swaying palm trees between them. Try seafood, such as fresh shrimp and lobster, at a charming restaurant. Barra do Cunhaú is 56 miles (90 kilometres) south of Natal on the coast of Brazil. It overlooks the Atlantic Ocean between the popular areas of Pipa Beach to the north and Baía Formosa on the south. Drive to Pipa Beach in about 45 minutes. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6229781) - Top hotels in Barra do Cunhau - Top Holiday Rentals in Barra do Cunhau ![Filho do Vento Kite Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100550000/100549100/100549073/37a9824b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Filho do Vento Kite Lodge Av. Beira Mar - RN 269 Canguaretama RN £119 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Canguaretama. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pipa Beach and Praia de Barra de Cunhaú are located ... 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(816 reviews) La habitacion era comoda y grande, muy limpia, lo unico maño la vista Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=15583827&PinnedHotelID=15583827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6229781) [See all 418 properties in Barra do Cunhau](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6229781) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Alto do Cunhaú House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120110000/120109979/35f2054e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alto do Cunhaú House Canguaretama RN Stay at this holiday home in Canguaretama. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pipa Beach and Barra de Cunhau are located ... 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(5 reviews) Quarto limpo, funcionários atenciosos, perto de tudo, café da manhã satisfatório Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tibau-Do-Sul-Hotels-Pousada-Pipa-Bela.h115466072.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Barra do Cunhau](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6229781&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-De-Barra-De-Cunhau-Tibau-do-Sul.d553248635997369047.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Pipa Beach Tour - Leaving Natal by Marazul Receptivo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5250911/17bf74bf-3fd5-4b69-bc34-26c31b650b8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pipa Beach - round trip tour departing from Natal £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pipa-beach-round-trip-tour-departing-from-natal.a5250911.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 £16 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 £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-in-pipa-full-day.a4397028.activity-details) [See all activities in Barra do Cunhau](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Barra-Do-Cunhau.d6229781.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Barra do Cunhau ![Beautiful beach of Praia do Amor near Pipa, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125147/649d93e8-5c1a-485e-bd78-17fb8e71b28b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tibau do Sul ![Baia Formosa featuring general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229769/cdbf5636-7388-449a-b6e4-b9dba6544d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Baia Formosa ![Cliffs and beach at Praia das Minas near Pipa Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555744023/174c1202-da4d-4982-a5a3-315fec2a7462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sibauma - Cities near Barra do Cunhau - Places of interest [Tibau do Sul](https://expedia.co.uk/Tibau-Do-Sul.dx6125147)[Baia Formosa](https://expedia.co.uk/Baia-Formosa.dx6229769)[Sibauma](https://expedia.co.uk/Sibauma.dx6229788) - [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) ![](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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