Barra do Punaú possesses a special charm due to the configuration and the beauty of the site, which is formed of dunes, coconut palms and the joining of the Punaú River and the sea. The beauty of Barra de Punaú enchants all the visitors who set eyes upon the place.
With its peaceful semi-deserted beach and its sinuous river lined by a beautiful dune, this region enables close contact with nature.
The route to this place is situated in a spot which proposes restaurant, bars and lodging services; on the 'Punaú Praia Hotel'. The restaurant`s specialities are grilled fishes and shrimps.
The Punaú River reveals all its beauty in its proximity to the sea, on the site of the 'Punaú Praia Hotel'. The customers of the hotel´s restaurant often spend many hours relaxing in its tranquil waters.
On the opposite hillside of the river is located a magnificent dune which offers a spectacular view of the river and its coconut palms.
Municipality : Rio do Fogo Distance from Natal : 63 km
How to come : BR101 folowing the dirt road that leads to Zumbi.
The 'Punaú Praia Hotel' also offers the services of 'body jump', above the river`s waters, and renting Kayaks, by the river.
This unique and beautiful site has served as the scenario in some television advertisements, such as one for Nestlé in 1993 and the one for the beer 'Kaiser' in 2000.
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