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  1. martinos74 avatar

    1 month in NE Brazil (yesss) - Any more tips?

    by martinos74 29 September 2010

    OK, I've just read most of the recent forum posts and am buzzing with excitement. I'm heading to NE Brazil for a month in November this…

  2. bergamoand avatar

    RE: Brazil in Winter (August) for beach bums and foodies

    by bergamoand 08 August 2010

    On the way to João Pessoa, you might consider stopping at Praia da Pipa, about 85 km south of Natal. Beaches there are beautiful, but…

  3. jimbino avatar

    RE: Laid back beach

    by jimbino 07 September 2008

    The best, most accessible beaches in the NE are those between Maceió and Recife, without doubt. The very best, in my opinion, is Maragogi…

  4. jimbino avatar

    RE: Praia da pipa - Canoa - Small beach places

    by jimbino 06 September 2008

    Go for it. Praia da pipa, canoa quebrada, joão pessoa (and nearby Jacumã and nudist Tambaba), praia do forte, Natal, Fortaleza, Genibapu…

  5. zerotres avatar

    RE: Natal-Recife area, or go all the way to Jericoacoara?

    by zerotres 11 August 2008

    Going all the way to Jeri is a LONG TRIP. Porto de Galinhas or Praia da Pipa would be fine choices given the circumstances. Canoa Quebrada,…

  6. arose10 avatar

    Pipa versus Natal for New Years Eve? / Northeast Brazil Itinerary

    by arose10 22 July 2008

    I'm going to be in northeast Brazil for about 16 days around New Years. I'll be in Praia da Pipa for the days leading up to New Years…

  7. zerotres avatar

    RE: 2 weeks in Brazil in September - the north or Rio? thanks

    by zerotres 11 July 2008

    Nice beaches discussed in previous posts: Canoa Quebrada and Jericoacoara near Fortaleza, Porto de Galinhas near Recife, Morro de São…

  8. zerotres avatar

    RE: 2 weeks and a half for Pernambuco, Paraiba, Rio Grande do Norte and Ceara!

    by zerotres 30 June 2008

    18 days from Recife from Fortaleza sounds fine. You can base yourself in Olinda and explore Porto de Galinhas (2 days), Recife (1-2 days),…

  9. zerotres avatar

    RE: Porto de Galinhas vs Praia da Pipa

    by zerotres 30 May 2008

    I have to entirely disagree with the poster above. While both are beautiful, I believe Porto is a nicer beach, while Pipa might have a…

  10. MPFarrell avatar

    Porto de Galinhas vs Praia da Pipa

    by MPFarrell 29 May 2008

    Going to book my flight today to go to one of these beach towns in the Northeast for a 4 day trip in August (via Natal or Recife) Both…

  11. zerotres avatar

    RE: Natal vs Fortaleza vs Salvador

    by zerotres 27 May 2008

    Note that I consider NONE of those three a "beach town". They are beach CITIES. My opinions: - *Natal*: Big city, no "unique" local cultu…

  12. zerotres avatar

    RE: The Best Brazilian Beaches in winter

    by zerotres 26 May 2008

    I second the Porto de Galinhas recommendation. I don't like Natal (as a city), but enjoyed Praia da Pipa nearby. Never been to Joao Pessoa,…

  13. ingridjeri avatar

    RE: Praia da Pipa OR Jericoacoara ?

    by ingridjeri 18 April 2008

    If you want to know more about Jericoacoara, have a look at my previous replies and-or in sites like www.jericoacoara.com or www.jeriathome.…

  14. zerotres avatar

    RE: Praia da Pipa OR Jericoacoara ?

    by zerotres 12 April 2008

    I've never been to Jeri, but I had a rough time in Pipa. Yes, I could lie on the beach all day for free (though there are other activities…

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    Re: Praia da Pipa OR Jericoacoara ?

    by jericoacoara 12 April 2008

    Certainly are *2 beautiful beaches*, but the beauty of Jericoacoara is truly unique...... .....Jeri was named one of the +ten most beaut…

  16. quebraley avatar

    RE: Praia da Pipa OR Jericoacoara ?

    by quebraley 08 April 2008

    Jericoacoara is great. I havent been to Pipa, but my friends like it as well.

  17. jwec77 avatar

    Re: Praia da Pipa OR Jericoacoara ?

    by jwec77 08 April 2008

    thanks for heads-up....saw that in the LP book...figure we'll bus on out for a few days. are you more partial to any of the two though…

  18. amobr82 avatar

    RE: Praia da Pipa OR Jericoacoara ?

    by amobr82 08 April 2008

    Just keep in mind that Jericoacoara is not exactly a "surrounding beach town" of Fortaleza. Getting ther entails a 6 hour bus trip and…

  19. uspn avatar

    Travel report, in photos, Brazil's north-east coast

    by uspn 31 March 2008

    I've put together a gallery showing some of the visual highlights (no naked ladies! (almost)) of a recent trip through the Brazilian north-e…

  20. fsmarcato avatar

    RE: Something exotic but safe,close to Natal...

    by fsmarcato 08 January 2008

    sorry. Don't know what happened, but I thought you were going to Sao Luis. Lencois is actually 3 hours from Sao Luis. Sao Luis-Natal is…

  21. mochileiro_bahia avatar

    Small beach hotel in Ceará or Rio Grande do Norte

    by mochileiro_bahia 12 February 2007


    Hello!

    I don´t think that hidden gems exist in the world anymore.

    Anyway, I recommend you two wonderful beaches:

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