Praia dos Carneiros Catamaran Tour: Beach, Mangroves, Clay Bath
Mangroves, sandbanks and a clay bath in one morning on the water
A full-day catamaran tour from Praia dos Carneiros takes you by van to the beach, then by boat along the Arikindá River through mangroves to one of Brazil's largest sandbanks where three rivers meet. You get free time on the 6 km beach itself, access to natural pools, a clay bath at the river mouth, and loungers and parasols at the Bora Bora reception point. The guide speaks Portuguese and pickup is included; meals and facility fees are paid separately.
8h
Step-by-step itinerary
Praia dos Carneiros beach and catamaran tour
- Travel by van to Praia dos Carneiros
- Arrive at Receptivo Bora Bora reception
- Enjoy beach with chairs and umbrellas
- Walk to Church of São Benedito
- Take catamaran ride on Arikindá River
- Visit mangroves and sandbanks
- Experience the clay bath
- Relax at support point by the sea
The Experience
The day starts with a van or minibus pickup and a drive to Receptivo Bora Bora, the support point at Praia dos Carneiros right in front of the natural pools and steps from the Church of São Benedito, a 17th-century building you can walk to along the seafront. Once there, you have free time to swim in the calm water, explore the beach's white sand and coconut palms, or sit under the umbrellas and loungers the restaurant provides. The beach itself stretches 6 km and stays practically empty, so there is room to move without crowds.
The catamaran ride takes you from the beach into the Arikindá River and through the mangroves, where the boat stops at the famous clay bath — a natural deposit people use for skin and health. From there, the route continues to the sandbank where the Arikindá, Maria Sul and Formoso rivers meet, one of the largest in the north and northeast of Brazil. The whole tour runs eight hours from start to return, with a Portuguese-speaking guide on board. Transport, the catamaran and access to the beach are included; anything you eat or drink, plus any facility fees at Bora Bora, you pay on site.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned van or minibus pickup and return.
- catamaran ride through the Arikindá River mangroves and to the sandbank.
- access to the clay bath.
- free time on Praia dos Carneiros beach with use of loungers and parasols at Bora Bora.
- Portuguese-speaking guide throughout the day.
Operated by Brasil Tur
Is this one for you?Small groups and families work well here because the beach stays practically empty and the catamaran holds everyone together; the eight-hour structure with free time on the sand plus the boat ride suits people who want both swimming and exploration without building the day themselves.
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Top questions
What is the Church of São Benedito at Praia dos Carneiros?
The Church of São Benedito is a 17th-century building standing on the beach at Praia dos Carneiros. You can walk to it along the seafront starting from the Bora Bora Restaurant, where the tour begins.
Can I swim in the natural pools at Praia dos Carneiros?
Yes. The beach has natural pools in calm water, and you have free time during the tour to swim and explore them. Loungers and parasols are available at the Bora Bora reception point if you want to rest between the beach and the catamaran ride.
What happens at the sandbank where the three rivers meet?
The sandbank is where the Arikindá, Maria Sul and Formoso rivers meet and is one of the largest in the north and northeast of Brazil. The catamaran stops there as part of the mangrove tour, and you can get out and walk on it.
Is the clay bath included in the tour?
Yes. The catamaran stops at the clay bath in the Arikindá River, where you can use the natural clay deposit. It is part of the boat route and included in the tour price.
How long is the whole tour?
The tour runs eight hours from pickup to return, including the van ride to Praia dos Carneiros, free time on the beach, and the catamaran ride through the mangroves and to the sandbank.
Do I need to bring my own food and drinks?
The tour does not include meals or drinks. You can buy food and drinks at the Bora Bora Restaurant at the beach, where you have free time, and you pay for anything you order on site.
Praia dos Carneiros Catamaran Tour: Beach, Mangroves, Clay Bath
8h · PT · at your hotel
from US$ 32 per person
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