Currently
3 sections and 16 trails open to the public,
each with a different objective and unique attractions.
CAUTIONS
Before
setting off, visitors should confirm the conditions
of the chosen trail, which depend on the status
of weekly cleaning and pruning. We request the cooperation
of all to help maintain the area’s ecological
harmony and minimise risk of accidents, observing
the Park Code of Conduct.
LEVELS
OF TRAIL DIFFICULTY |
Easy |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Difficult |
PARK
CODE OF CONDUCT
- Wear
appropriate clothing.
- No
pets allowed.
- Prevent
fires.
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Respect boundaries and proper entrances, observing
fences and gates.
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Stay on the trails.
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Use the trashcans.
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Keep water sources uncontaminated.
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Use caution on the trails to prevent accidents.
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Follow guides’ instructions.
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Respect
the park’s plant and animal life.
CLICK
ON THE MAP TO VIEW AN ENLARGEMENT
SEE DETAILS OF INDIVIDUAL TRAILS BELOW
MAIN TRAILS
- JACÚ
BIRD TRAIL
(200 m) - GRADE 2
Sunlit and breezy trail that follows the highest
point of the Chácara do Madeiro, 80m above
sea level.
- BOA
CONSTRICTOR TRAIL
(340 m) - GRADE 3
Serpentine trail that plunges into the park’s
most remote point, then rises to an emotional
peak.
- FAIR
MAIDEN’S PATH
(400 m) - GRADE 3
Enchanting vistas through natural tunnel where
hikers can play hide-and-seek with the sea.
- OLD
CASTLE STEPS
(90 m) - GRADE 4
To the invigorating beat of the waves, this staircase
drops from the point of Toca da Caipora to the
luminous small beach below, for frequent sightings
of boats and dolphins.
- HIKE
OF THE PEROBA TREE
(300 m) - GRADE 1
Charming trail that follows the contours of the
cliffs of Madeiro Point, enjoying epic views —
to the south, to the north.
- PIRATES’
TRAIL
(100 m) - GRADE 4
Includes the thrilling rope staircase leading
to the Bay of Madeiro, perfect for a sea dip.
- ARMADILLO
PATH
(150 m) - GRADE 3
Loops visitors back to the entrance, in a mild
climb that avoids contact with the road used by
cars.
OTHER
TRAILS
- CHORRÓ
TRAIL
(100 m) - GRADE 2
Small "appetiser" that takes visitors
from the "waiting room" to the trailheads,
as a test of physical condition for longer hikes.
- FIREFLY’S
FLIGHT
(200 m) - GRADE 2
Zigzag trail celebrating the tiny insect that enchants
dark winter nights. Ends at the Maracajá
staircase.
- MARACAJÁ
DESCENT
(90 m) - GRADE
4
Steep trail that drops from the magical Mirante
da Meia-Lua (“Half-Moon Lookout”) to
the Espelho da Lua Cheia (“Mirror of the Full
Moon”).
- CHAMELEON’S
TRAIL
(600 m) - GRADE
4
As the name suggests, this is a trail with incredible
variations of colour, climate, views and other points
of interest.
- ADVENTURE
TRAIL
(150 m) - GRADE
1
Just for children!
Full of surprises!
Pick up our special pamphlet to participate in this
fun activity.
Click
here to find out more about us
HOURS:
We
ask visitors to leave the beach by 16:00 p.m. and
return to the park entrance by 17:00 p.m., to allow
for the closing of the park.
SANTUÁRIO
ECOLÓGICO DE PIPA
Praia da Pipa - Tibau do Sul - RN - Brasil
CEP 59.178-000
Administration:
Telephone:
(55 84) 3211-6070
Fax: (55 84) 3211-2286
Adress:
Av. Baia dos Golfinhos
Praia da Pipa - Tibau do Sul / RN - Brasil
59178-000
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Contact:
Phone: 55 84 3211-6070
55 84 3211-2286
webmaster@ecopipa.com.br
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