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Pontal de Maracaipe, Porto de Galinhas

4.5
#3 of 32 in Outdoors in Porto de Galinhas
Beach · Nature / Park
Wait for the surf at Pontal de Maracaipe, a huge headland with a wide white beach and some flat rocky parts. Boasting some of the best waves in the area, the beach has hosted several surfing, stand up boarding, and kitesurfing championships. If you'd rather relax, you can laze around on a deck chair, have a leisurely swim, or take a stroll along the shore. Make Pontal de Maracaipe a part of your Porto de Galinhas vacation plans using our Porto de Galinhas road trip planner.
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  • By dV2904ZO
    This was a nice visit to take a boat tour around the river and look for Sea Horses. The guide was very nice and he caught 2 horses. We got to go in the water as well. Fun hour or so with the family.  more »
  • By Marco C
    Nice and relaxing beach along the river, surrounded by mangrove trees. You get there by a small boat paying 30reais. On a negative note, the guy from the boat tried to find without success sea horses....  more »
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  • By Jordy Colman
    What can I say, beautiful in all words described!
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