Morro do Careca
Morro do Careca
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TurismĂłloga Jana Franchinelly
Sao Paulo, SP58 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
When I went to the hill, it was still possible to visit. Perfect for beautiful afternoon photos. My visit was to watch the sunset with champagne and breakfast, prepared by the hired guide. The coolest thing is that it was still possible to make the skybunda, however, the climb was walking this wall. As I saw today, the visit is no longer possible due to the depreciation of the hill. At the time, they were starting to limit the number of people at the venue. Only those who hired executive tour but the service had to be hired in advance.
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Written 2 January 2025
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Carol
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Nov 2023 • Couples
It is not possible to climb the hill due to preservation. The beach below the hill, Ponta Negra, is very simple and has a very narrow strip of sand, I believe that in high season it can be a little chaotic. It's a totally tourist region, full of hotels, restaurants and little shops, but everything is very simple. The kiosks along the waterfront are very simple and have more or less the same price (average of 100 reais for a meal for two people). I think it's worth the trip. The Jangalancha leaves from the base of the hill, I didn't take the tour but it seems like a good option to get to know the region better

Written 13 November 2023
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Edward D.
Lucena, PB4,524 contributions
Mar 2022
Morro do Careca (“bald hill” in Portuguese) is the main symbol and a common sight on tourist postcards of the city of Natal and the state of Rio Grande do Norte. It has a height of 120 meters (390 ft), with a margin determined by vegetation. It is located in the extreme south of Ponta Negra Beach – the capital's most famous beach.
In the past, Morro do Careca was a spot for recreation and entertainment. The bathers and tourists would climb up the hill and come down with the help of a device called skibunda (“bunda” is Portuguese for “butt”—you’d sit on a board and ski down the slope). Since the end of the 1990s, it has been closed to visitors. The reason for the closure was to protect the dunes; the preservation of the vegetation will aid in safeguarding against erosion, ensuring that the sand does not slip and thus reduce the height of the hill. At present, all activity on the dune remains suspended.
The scene also brings together a sea full of bathers, surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers, in addition to the stand-up paddle crowd. It is frequented by locals and tourists, who fill the tents on the boardwalk and the shore. The best spot for bathing is in the right corner, between the end of the boardwalk and Morro do Careca. There, the sea is calmer and also has the long-time restaurant, the Old Five Beach Bar.
In the past, Morro do Careca was a spot for recreation and entertainment. The bathers and tourists would climb up the hill and come down with the help of a device called skibunda (“bunda” is Portuguese for “butt”—you’d sit on a board and ski down the slope). Since the end of the 1990s, it has been closed to visitors. The reason for the closure was to protect the dunes; the preservation of the vegetation will aid in safeguarding against erosion, ensuring that the sand does not slip and thus reduce the height of the hill. At present, all activity on the dune remains suspended.
The scene also brings together a sea full of bathers, surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers, in addition to the stand-up paddle crowd. It is frequented by locals and tourists, who fill the tents on the boardwalk and the shore. The best spot for bathing is in the right corner, between the end of the boardwalk and Morro do Careca. There, the sea is calmer and also has the long-time restaurant, the Old Five Beach Bar.
Written 8 April 2022
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Susana G
Porto Alegre, RS384 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We climbed the bald hill thinking we would have a panoramic view of the city, you can't see anything, high walls. The hill is only worth looking at from afar, as the narrow streets, with loose cobblestones and potholes, are a precarious area. And at the base of the hill, there aren't many places to park, and the few there are are 20 caregivers for 1 space. They keep disturbing you, to the point that I feel disgusted by the place.

Written 7 November 2023
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Flavia MPS
Rio de Janeiro, RJ43 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
So the closer you get to the hill, the more expensive it is. Not to mention that the tide really "eats up" the beach by 2 pm tops. We were at Carlos kiosk right by the last access to the beach and the experience was terrible. Check was way more expensive that previously agreed, not to mention that they charge for the stretchers without telling you. Tourist trap!
Written 5 February 2023
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Amiga007
Brussels, Belgium114 contributions
Nov 2019
Lot of 'kioskos' (beach chiringuitos) - my favorite is N°5, from Ignacio.
Lot of seller's on the beach, you can have great pancakes (try carne de sol com queijo or Chocolate / banana), Great skewers (best are camaroes), drinks, and much much more. All good and at cheap price.
Nice big waves every day, sea water is hot all year long, great views.
Just take care about the tide, sometimes at high tide the beach becomes very narrow.
Lot of seller's on the beach, you can have great pancakes (try carne de sol com queijo or Chocolate / banana), Great skewers (best are camaroes), drinks, and much much more. All good and at cheap price.
Nice big waves every day, sea water is hot all year long, great views.
Just take care about the tide, sometimes at high tide the beach becomes very narrow.
Written 22 November 2019
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ValPaiva
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
June 2017 • Friends
I've been everywhere in this planet and I can tell you that this corner of Ponta Negra is the perfect spot.Warm crystal clear water, friendly and polite locals, nice and cheap places to eat! Felt safe all the time. What else can you ask for?
Written 5 July 2017
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Javier C
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July 2018
Beatiffull beach in Natal, Ponta Negra. The people are very friendly and attend the tourist with a lot of respect and kindness.
Written 5 June 2019
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PennyLane50
Buenos Aires, Argentina339 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
It is the main natural attraction in Natal (appart from the beach, of course) but as you can not climb it for preservation, I believe, you just get there, take the photo, and ... nothing else. We took a bath in the beach next, rented a beach umbrella with two loung chairs for a few reais, but you must be aware of the sea tides, because it grows up fast, and you must leave the umbrella or ask to be relocated.
Written 27 March 2019
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David F
Amsterdam, The Netherlands182 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
Can not mis it when you are at ponta negra beach. Do not go there at night, it is not safe.
In front of the Morro de Careca you can take some beautiful pictures. It is not allowed to climb the Morro de careca.
In front of the Morro de Careca you can take some beautiful pictures. It is not allowed to climb the Morro de careca.
Written 5 April 2018
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Pessoal, cuidado !!!
Ricardo Andrade... assim que ae apresenta o ladrĂŁo... de onde eu venho chamamos de ladrĂŁo..
Um rato , pois nĂŁo se pode chamo lo nem de homem ... ele e um Gordo , outro ladrĂŁo...
Apresenta cardápio... enfim 4 cervejas 600 ml o sujeito cobra 165.00 ... ladrão essa e a palavra , detalhe ... para receceber te que esperar queimar o baseado ... maconheiro ...
Corram daĂ, cardápio marca 17.00 cada cerveja , nem no melhor puteiro de SĂŁo Paulo cobra isso ...
Tenho mais 10 dias aqui ... acabo com a farra do ladrĂŁo ... fica a dica !
Sujeito safado , precisa de um bom corretivo! De onde venho, não tem espaço pra isso não 👎 Pitt Bull quebrou a coleira hj ... vagabundo
Written 28 January 2021
Gostaria de saber quais sĂŁo os melhores restaurantes da regiĂŁo? Com o preço acessĂvel... regiĂŁo Ă© perigosa?
Written 24 November 2019
Hola , quiero ir a Natal. Esta playa Pinta Negra es recomendable? Conozco Copacabana. Es de ese estilo?
Written 19 July 2019
Es una playa tranquila donde puedes bañarte, pasear y alquilar una tabla o boogie. Es un paraĂso por su olas continuas. TambiĂ©n orgullosos de su playa aveces se muestran territoriales.
Por otro lado si buscas ambiente de bares y vida nocturna, la encontrarás en la zona del morro. Una maravilla, pero se prudente. El turista aunque sea bien bebido,es turista.
Written 12 October 2019
Esteban queria consultarte cual playa es la mas limpia en la zona? Ponta nera tiene algas? es un viaje con chicos y nos paso en otras playas que si hay algas no quieren entrar al mar. Pensamos ir para navidad, pero estoy viendo lugares con tiempo y nos gusta mucho brasil
Written 20 May 2019
Vou me hospedar em Natal na praia da ponta Negra de 02-10 até 10-10 gostaria de saber de recomendações de passeio pra fazer que possa levar crianças pequenas.
Written 19 March 2019
Estive em Natal no inĂcio de maio 2019 com minha filha de dois anos, recomendo o passeio de quadriciclo vocĂŞ vai conhecer lagoas incrĂveis e as crianças adoram, outro passeio seria o encontro das águas super tranquilo para criança minha filha amou, vocĂŞ vai conhecer lagoas e praias e se tiver sorte ver golfinhos alĂ©m de conhecer o maior cajueiro do Brasil vale muito a pena e tambĂ©m recomendo o passeio de buggy lembrando que sempre contrate os passeios de bugueiros credenciados.
Written 28 May 2019
Olá estou indo para natal nos dias 05/05/2019 Até 12/05/2019 vou ficar no hotel perto do morro do careca, quais passeios vcs indicam sei que é muito visado a praia da pipa, Genipabu e Maracajaú, gostaria de saber sobre valores de restaurantes em média ali na praia de ponta negra.
Written 14 March 2019
caris312
Posadas, Argentina
Hola. Marzo buena fecha? Y en ponta negra? Y que recomiendan conocer con niño chico. Que no sea buggy.gracias
Written 14 August 2018
Hola caris312 nosotros fuimos en Marzo y la pasamos genial! Muy buena fecha para ir! Te recomiendo que conozcas Maracajau para vwr los pececitos de colores y Praia do Pipa para ver delfines. Saludos!
Written 25 November 2018
Olá a todos estou indo para Natal nos 21/3/18 a 27/03/18 na praia de ponta negra ficarei hospedado perto do morro do careca gostaria de saber o preço em média das bebidas tipo cerveja, caipirinha, batida e das porções de peixe, camarão etc... Para ter uma noção de quanto vou gastar...desde já agradeço.
Written 23 October 2017
olheiroligado
Valinhos, SP
Preço lá é mais barato que nas praia aqui de São Paulo, Natal é uma maravilha.
Pesquisar para andar de Buggy, valores muito alto, negociar direto com o dono do Buggy. Fica a dica
Written 30 January 2018
do morro do careca a praia da pipa são quantos km? ou minutos ? da pra ir a pé ?
Written 3 November 2016
não é muito longe mais ou menos uma hora e meia o passeio para pipa leva o dia todo,tire suas duvidas pela internet procure os passeios que queira fazer não vá a esmo
Written 28 February 2018
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