Baía Formosa

Baía Formosa is the most eastern city of the Brazilian state Rio Grande do Norte and is located close to the border with neighbouring Paraíba. The name Baía Formosa literally means "Beautiful Bay" and refers to the particularly scenic location of the main village. Boasting not only great beaches and lakes but also unspoiled rainforest and mangroves, this place is well worth a visit. Although the bay has become a popular destination for day trips from Natal and Praia da Pipa (in Tibau do Sul), it remains a fairly quiet place.

By car
Baía Formosa is about 96 km from both Natal and 110 km from João Pessoa. From either city, it can be accessed by taking BR-101 and thereafter the local road RN-062.

By dune buggy
Those staying in Natal or Praia da Pipa (in Tibau do Sul) may consider charter a dune buggy (or a 4x4 vehicle) and enjoy the view of the coast instead of a boring road. Chartering a buggy including driver, with capacity for four more people, costs about R$ 400 from Natal and R$ 270 from Praia da Paipa.

By bus
Since 2010 there are no more regular bus lines between Natal and Baía Formosa. The alternative are bus tours provided by various tourism agencies. Your hotel can certainly indicate one.

Get around
The village of Baía Formosa is small and can easily be explored on foot. To get around the rest of the municipality a dune buggy or 4x4 is advised, as there are no paved roads other the one that gives access to the village.