Parnamirim

Travel Guide

Cotovelo Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views
Cotovelo Beach showing tropical scenes, a beach and general coastal views
Cotovelo Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach
Cotovelo Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views
Cotovelo Beach showing general coastal views, surf and rugged coastline
Enhance your experience of natural and man-made wonders with a one-tree forest and rocket launch center beside pristine beaches.

Tall buildings make up an eclectic skyline in the center of Parnamirim, while sandy beaches sprawl across the eastern outskirts. The city contains many intriguing sites, notably a rocket launch base, iconic sandy havens and the largest cashew tree in the world.

Enjoy the relaxed ambiance and picturesque views in the Pirangi Beach area on the eastern side of the city. Capture photos of the Pirangi River that divides the northern and southern sections of the beach. Ride a boat to the natural swimming pools and rent snorkeling and scuba equipment to delve into the ocean. Just to the north is Cotovelo Beach, which is known for its serenity and its large sand dunes.

Northwest of the beach is the Pirangi Cashew Tree, which entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest of its kind in the world. Wander through the complex network of branches in search of the original trunk. Take a guided tour and let the kids clamber over the sprawling roots of the tree, which covers an area of 2 acres (0.8 hectares).

Make an appointment for a tour of the Barreira do Inferno Launch Center, which dates back to the 1960s and has made hundreds of launches. It is part of the Brazilian Space Agency and supports launches in the Guiana Space Center and the Alcântara Launch Center. Local fishermen gave the base its name, which is Portuguese for Barrier of Hell, due to the red glow the sun leaves on its cliffs.

Purchase food and handicrafts from the stalls of the markets in the city center. The city of Parnamirim borders the areas of Neópolis and Ponta Negra in the southern outskirts of Natal. Take a train between the two cities in 90 minutes or drive the journey in a third of the time. Buses regularly take passengers from Natal to Pirangi Beach. Southwest of the city is Mendes, while the beach of Pirangi do Norte and the Pirangi Cashew Tree are to the southeast.

Where to stay in Parnamirim

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Nova Parnamirim

While Nova Parnamirim might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Frasqueirao Stadium and Craft Fair of Ponta Negra.

Nova Parnamirim
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Pium

While there might not be top attractions in Pium, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cotovelo Beach and Pirangi Beach.

Pium
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Vida Nova

While Vida Nova isn't home to many top sights, Lagoa de Pitangui and Estatua dos Reis Magos are some notable places to visit nearby.

Vida Nova
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Parnamirim Centro

The beaches and museums are a few reasons travelers visit Parnamirim Centro. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Lagoa de Pitangui and Estatua dos Reis Magos, a few notable attractions nearby.

Parnamirim Centro
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Santa Teresa

While visiting Santa Teresa, you might make a stop by sights like Ponta Negra Beach and Morro do Careca.

Santa Teresa
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Monte Castelo

While Monte Castelo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lagoa de Pitangui and Estatua dos Reis Magos.

Monte Castelo
Serhs Natal Grand Hotel & Resort
Serhs Natal Grand Hotel & Resort
5 out of 5
Avenida Senador Dinarte Mariz 6045, Via Costeira Ponta negra, Natal, RN
The price is ₩220,253 per night from May 6 to May 7
₩220,253
₩231,265 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Natal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Better than expected!
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Serhs Natal Grand Hotel & Resort
Kristie Resort
Kristie Resort
4 out of 5
Av Engenheiro Roberto Freire, 5464, Natal, RN
The price is ₩78,710 per night from May 7 to May 8
₩78,710
₩82,645 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"This hotel is very good! Great location and great staff, only the front desk guy at the check out was kind off rude, I told him that they didn’t put our name at the distem since yesterday and he completely ignore me! No apologies, nothing! The staff at the breakfast and the pool bar area was amazing! ..."

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Kristie Resort
Rede Andrade Bello Mare
Rede Andrade Bello Mare
3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Roberto Freire, 4917, Praia de Ponta Negra, Natal, RN
The price is ₩28,683 per night from May 5 to May 6
₩28,683
₩30,118 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Natal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (787 reviews)
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Rede Andrade Bello Mare
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa do Mar praia de Cotovelo Carpediem
Casa do Mar praia de Cotovelo Carpediem
3 out of 5
R. Martiniana Filgueira Soares 2, Parnamirim, RN
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Parnamirim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Ponta Negra Beach and Cotovelo Beach are located ...
Casa do Mar praia de Cotovelo Carpediem
LINDOS LOFTS PRÓXIMO AO LITORAL SUL
LINDOS LOFTS PRÓXIMO AO LITORAL SUL
3 out of 5
AV FLOR DE LOTUS, 422, Parnamirim, RIO GRANDE DO NORTE
Stay at this 3-star condo in Parnamirim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ponta Negra Beach and Frasqueirao Stadium are ...
LINDOS LOFTS PRÓXIMO AO LITORAL SUL
Casa na Praia de Pirangi por Carpediem
Casa na Praia de Pirangi por Carpediem
3.5 out of 5
R. Xisto Tiago de Medeiros 78, Parnamirim, RN
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Parnamirim. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Pirangi Beach and Praia Pirangi do Norte are ...
Casa na Praia de Pirangi por Carpediem
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