South Coast Beaches Tour: Coqueirinho, Tabatinga & Tambaba

Swim where the river meets the sea and walk the cliffs of Brazil's most beautiful coastline

A full-day tour of the South Coast visits three beaches: Coqueirinho, ranked among Brazil's ten most beautiful; Tabatinga, where a river flows into the ocean; and Tambaba, the Northeast's only official naturist beach. Hotel pickup starts around 7:30 a.m., and the guide is a professional who speaks your language. Transport, guide and hotel drop-off are included. Meals are not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Southern Coast Beaches

• Pick up passengers at hotels
• Visit secluded Conde Coast beaches
• Bath at river and sea meeting
• Optional ride on Penelope Charmosa car
• Relax and sunbathe at Coqueirinho beach
• Visit Tambaba naturist beach

The experience

The tour picks you up at your hotel around 7:30 a.m. and heads to the Conde Coast, where the beaches are semi-deserted and the palms line white sand. Coqueirinho comes first: one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the country, with time to swim and sunbathe on the sand. The walk down to the water involves some hill descents and rises on foot, so wear hiking boots or tennis shoes and bring sunscreen.

Tabatinga is the second stop, a beach where a river meets the sea and the view shifts from ocean to the meeting point itself. You can swim in both. Tambaba, the final beach, is Brazil's only officially naturist beach in the Northeast, with natural pools that appear at low tide and colorful sand cliffs rising behind the shore. An optional themed-car tour along Coqueirinho's lookout points is available for an extra cost if you want a different vantage on the cliffs.

The tour runs eight hours, usually from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., though the exact times shift with tide and weather. An air-conditioned coach handles transport, and a professional guide leads the group. The itinerary can change depending on tide conditions and beach access. Bring a towel, swimsuit, sunglasses and light clothing. Meals and drinks are on your own.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• transport by air-conditioned coach.
• professional guide in your chosen language (Portuguese, Spanish or English depending on the option you select).

Options for this experience

3 options

Shared - Portuguese-speaking07:30Shared tour with a Portuguese-speaking guide, pickup is included

Shared - Spanish-speaking07:30Shared tour with a Spanish-speaking guide, pickup is included

Private - English-speaking07:30Private tour with an English-speaking guide, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?Choose the shared Portuguese or Spanish tour if you're comfortable with a group and want to keep costs down. Pick the private English-language option if you'd rather have your own guide and a smaller group moving at your pace.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Coqueirinho beach like compared to the other stops?

Coqueirinho is ranked among the ten most beautiful beaches in Brazil and is the first stop on the tour. It has white sand, coconut palms and time for swimming and sunbathing. An optional themed-car ride along the lookout points above the beach costs extra and shows the natural cliffs from a different angle.

Can I swim at all three beaches, or just some of them?

You can swim at all three. Tabatinga is where a river meets the sea, so you can swim in both the river mouth and the ocean. Tambaba has natural pools that form at low tide, and Coqueirinho has open ocean swimming.

Is food included in the tour, or do I need to bring my own?

Meals and drinks are not included, so you'll need to bring snacks or money to buy food along the way. The tour runs eight hours, usually 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., so plan accordingly.

What's the difference between the shared and private tour options?

Shared tours run in Portuguese or Spanish with other travelers. Private tours are in English and it's just your group. Both include hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach and a professional guide.

How much walking is involved, and what should I wear on my feet?

The tour involves descents and rises on foot to reach the beaches, so hiking boots or tennis shoes are recommended. Wear light clothing for the walks and bring a towel and swimsuit for the water.