Barra de Cunhaú, Beach in Canguaretama, Brazil
Barra de Cunhaú is a beach with white sand along Brazil's Atlantic coast, shaped by natural pools formed where coral grows beneath the surface. Coconut palms line the shore and create shade in several areas.
The name Cunhaú comes from the Tupi language, joining cunhã meaning woman with y meaning water. This connection to indigenous language reveals the area's deep roots in the region.
Local fishermen work the waters using methods passed down through generations, and their daily catch becomes the main ingredient in beachfront restaurants. This rhythm of fishing and eating shapes how the community moves through each day.
The beach sits about 85 kilometers from Natal and is reached via BR-101 highway and RN-269 road. Regular buses operate between the state capital and the area, making access straightforward.
Two rivers, the Catú and Curimataú, meet the ocean at this location and create visible patterns in the water. The mixing of fresh and salt water produces natural formations that stand out to visitors.
Location: Rio Grande do Norte
Location: Canguaretama
GPS coordinates: -6.31041,-35.05538
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
Brazil's Northeast region extends from the coast to the interior, connecting national parks, colonial towns and natural areas. The landscape shifts between coastal stretches, tablelands, river deltas and protected ecosystems. Geological formations, waterfalls and historic settlements mark the territory, which covers several Brazilian states. Places in this collection include the white dunes and lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Maranhão, the Delta do Parnaíba along the Piauí coast, and the cliffs of Morro Branco in Ceará. Jericoacoara National Park protects coastal habitats and formations such as Pedra Furada. Inland, Chapada Diamantina National Park and Chapada das Mesas National Park in Bahia and Maranhão feature tablelands, caves and waterfalls including Cachoeira do Buracão. Serra da Capivara National Park in Piauí preserves prehistoric rock paintings, while Vale do Catimbau National Park in Pernambuco is marked by rock formations. The coastal zone offers the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago off Pernambuco, marine parks at Areia Vermelha and Praia de Calhetas, and the canyons of the São Francisco River between Alagoas and Sergipe. Colonial centers such as Olinda and the historic center of João Pessoa preserve architecture from earlier centuries.
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