Picãozinho Natural Pools
Piscinas Naturais do Picãozinho
Coral reefs about 1.5 km offshore from Tambaú. At low tide, clear natural pools emerge, where you can snorkel and feed the fish.
Picãozinho is João Pessoa's classic offshore activity. At low tide, the coral reefs off Tambaú Beach emerge and form waist-deep, clear pools where tropical fish gather in shoals and you can snorkel with a mask. Catamarans or speedboats leave from Tambaú Beach and take 10–15 minutes to reach the reef. The fare is about 50–80 reais, including the return trip and 1–2 hours on the reef. You can only swim at low tide, when the tide is below about 0.3 m, so check the tide tables. The strongest low tides, around the full and new moons, offer the best results. Wear non-slip shoes when walking on the reef, and do not step on the coral. Floating bars sit on the reef, but their prices are high.
Opening hours
Depends on tides; boats usually leave during daytime low tide
Nearby sights
- Tambaú Beach & Seafront
- Paraíba Handicraft Market
- Cabo Branco Beach
- Manaíra Beach
- Estação Cabo Branco
- Cabo Branco Lighthouse
- Ponta do Seixas
- Penha Beach & Sanctuary