South Coast 4x4 Tour: Pirangi Cashew Tree, Lagoons & Sunset

A day of driving and swimming, an afternoon of dunes and water

A full-day 4x4 tour of the south coast visits five main stops — Barreira do Inferno, the world's largest cashew tree at Pirangi, a dolphin viewpoint, Camurupim beach with natural pools, and two lagoons — ending with sunset over the dunes. The vehicle holds up to six passengers and runs as a private tour or shared group; an accredited guide in Portuguese leads the day, and an air-conditioned 4x4 handles the sand and rough terrain. Lunch is not included, but restaurants operate at some stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

South Coast 4x4 Tour Highlights

• Visit aerospace museum and take photos
• See largest cashew tree and shop
• Stop for photos at scenic viewpoint
• Swim and relax at Camurupim beach
• Enjoy kayaking and zip lining at lagoon
• Relax in hammocks at crystal clear lagoon
• Watch sunset over the dunes

The Experience

The day runs ten hours and covers the south coast in a single loop. You'll start at an aerospace museum for photos, then head to Pirangi Cashew Tree — the largest in the world — where you can buy cashews and handicrafts; entry costs R$ 8.00 per person at the site. From there, the route moves through a dolphin viewpoint and down to Camurupim beach, where natural pools let you swim without leaving the sand. The vehicle handles the dunes, so the drive itself becomes part of the experience rather than something to endure.

Two lagoons anchor the afternoon. Lagoa de Arituba has facilities for kayaking and zip-lining if you want to add to the day; Lagoa do Carcará sits nearby with hammocks and clear water for a quieter stop. The guide navigates the route and explains what you're seeing, and the air-conditioned cabin means the heat between stops stays manageable. The tour ends with sunset watched from the dunes — the reason the operator calls it "impossible not to love."

The vehicle seats up to six, so you can book it as a private tour for your group or join a shared departure. Either way, the same stops, the same guide, the same 4x4 that keeps the sand from becoming a problem. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and children sit on an adult's lap. The pace suits all fitness levels — you're riding and swimming, not hiking or climbing.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle.
• accredited tour guide speaking Portuguese.
• pickup included.
• entry to Pirangi Cashew Tree site (R$ 8.00 per person, paid on-site).
• access to natural pools at Camurupim beach, kayaking and zip-lining facilities at Lagoa de Arituba, and hammocks at Lagoa do Carcará.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Natal Prime Receptivo

Is this one for you?The ten-hour commitment means you leave the morning and most of the afternoon to this tour alone — no time to fit a second activity into the same day, but enough time to see five distinct stops and swim twice without rushing. Book this if you want the south coast in one loop rather than piecing it together across multiple days.

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Top questions

What is the Pirangi Cashew Tree and why is it a stop on this tour?

Pirangi Cashew Tree is the largest cashew tree in the world and one of the main postcards of the region. The tour stops there so you can see it, buy fresh cashews and local handicrafts, and take photos; entry to the site costs R$ 8.00 per person.

Can I swim during this south coast tour?

Yes. You'll swim at Camurupim beach in natural pools, and you can swim at both Lagoa de Arituba and Lagoa do Carcará if you want to stop there. The lagoons have facilities and hammocks to rest between swims.

Is lunch included in the ten-hour tour?

Lunch is not included, but restaurants operate at some of the stops — Camurupim beach has a restaurant as a support point — so you can eat along the route without leaving the group.

What happens at the end of the day?

The tour ends with sunset watched from the dunes, which is the final stop after you've visited all five main attractions. The 4x4 takes you out to the dunes so you can see the light change over the sand.

Can I book this tour as a private group, or does it run only as a shared tour?

The 4x4 can run as either private or shared. The vehicle holds up to six passengers, so you can book it for your group alone or join a shared departure with other travelers.

Is the drive rough, and will I be uncomfortable in a regular car?

The south coast route crosses sand and rough terrain, which is why the tour uses a 4x4 vehicle. A regular car would struggle; the 4x4 handles it and keeps the ride manageable. The cabin is air-conditioned between stops.