ATV riding in Natal: Dunes, lagoons and river crossing
Seven hours crossing dunes and lagoons in an open buggy, with a guide who knows every ridge.
A buggy tour in Natal takes you across the North Coast dunes and lagoons with a professional driver and accredited vehicle, stopping at Genipabu, Pitangui Lagoon and Jacumã Lagoon for photos and swimming. The ride covers seven hours, includes hotel pickup and a Portuguese-speaking guide, and ends with lunch at a beachfront restaurant. Children from age 4 are welcome. The route crosses the Ceará-Mirim River by hand-poled ferry and passes through the Golden Dunes and Redinha Beach. Dune park entry and the ferry crossing are paid separately on site.
Step-by-step itinerary
Buggy tour along Natal's North Coast
- Leave hotel by buggy
- Stop at Newton Navarro Bridge
- Pause for photos at Praia da Redinha
- Drive through Genipabu Dunes
- Stop for photos at Lagoa de Genipabu
- Stop for photos at Praia de Genipabu
- Ferry crossing over Ceará-Mirim River
- Cross Pitangui Dunes
- Rest and swim at Lagoa de Pitangui
- Photo stop at Golden Dunes
- Pass viewpoint and coconut tree landscape
- Visit Lagoa de Jacumã and optional games
- Lunch and beach break at Praia de Porto Mirim
- Return to hotel along seafront
- Pitangui Lagoon 1h
- Jacumã Lagoon 45m
What’s included
- Pickup from your hotel.
- a professional buggy driver and accredited Standard Buggy Marazul vehicle.
- Portuguese-speaking guide.
- stops at Newton Navarro Bridge, Praia da Redinha, Genipabu dunes and lagoon, Pitangui dunes and lagoon, Golden Dunes, and Jacumã Lagoon.
- lunch buffet at Miramar restaurant on Praia de Porto Mirim.
Times
- Every day 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Marazul Receptivo
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The experience
The buggy leaves your hotel and heads north toward the coast, first stopping at the Newton Navarro Bridge: one of the most photographed landmarks in Rio Grande do Norte. From the top you see the Potengi River and the Fortaleza dos Reis Magos fortress across the water. The next stop is Praia da Redinha, a traditional fishing beach where you pause for photos with the bridge as backdrop. It's also where the region's most famous dish, ginga with tapioca, was born.
Then the ride shifts. You reach the Dunes of Genipabu, where the adrenaline part begins: the buggy climbs and descends the sand with speed, and the landscape opens into dunes that stretch to the horizon. A stop at Lagoa de Genipabu lets you photograph the lagoon from the ridge (swimming is not allowed to protect the ecosystem), then you drop down to Praia de Genipabu itself, the beach where dromedaries once carried tourists but now the sand and water do the work. After that comes the ferry crossing: a hand-poled wooden boat that takes two buggies at a time across the Ceará-Mirim River, slow, rustic, and a break from the speed. You pay for the crossing and dune park entry separately at the site.
The second half pushes into the Dunes of Pitangui, where the driver performs technical maneuvers through the sand. Lagoa de Pitangui sits at the end: a calm lagoon ringed with bars and restaurants where you can swim and rest. From there you pass the Golden Dunes (their sand is reddish from iron oxide) and a viewpoint over the coast before reaching Lagoa de Jacumã, accessed through its own dune climb. At Jacumã you reach the highest point and can see the full lagoon. Three optional adventure games (Aerobunda, Kamikaze, Esquibunda) are available for extra cost. The tour finishes at Praia de Porto Mirim with lunch at the Miramar restaurant on the beach. A buffet is included, and you can swim before heading back to your hotel.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want continuous buggy riding with speed and momentum across dunes. Choose the shorter route instead if you'd rather stop longer at lagoons or prefer a gentler pace.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
What is the Newton Navarro Bridge and why is it the first stop?
The Newton Navarro Bridge is one of Rio Grande do Norte's most famous landmarks, connecting Natal's southern and northern zones. From the top you see the Potengi River and the Fortaleza dos Reis Magos fortress, making it the opening photo stop of the tour.
Can I swim in the lagoons during the buggy tour?
Swimming is allowed at Lagoa de Pitangui and Lagoa de Jacumã. Lagoa de Genipabu is off-limits to protect the ecosystem, but you stop there for photos. The tour ends with a swim at Praia de Porto Mirim before lunch.
What is the ferry crossing like?
The Ceará-Mirim River crossing uses a hand-poled wooden ferry with no motor, carrying up to two buggies at a time. It's a short, rustic crossing that provides a break from the dune riding. You pay for it separately on site.
Is lunch included in the buggy tour price?
Lunch at the Miramar beachfront restaurant is included: a buffet meal at Praia de Porto Mirim. Food and drinks outside the included buffet are not covered.
What extra costs should I expect beyond the tour price?
The dune park entry and the ferry crossing across the Ceará-Mirim River are paid separately on site. Three optional adventure games at Lagoa de Jacumã (Aerobunda, Kamikaze, Esquibunda) cost extra if you choose them.
ATV riding in Natal: Dunes, lagoons and river crossing
7h · PT · at your hotel
from US$ 39 per person
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