Morro do Careca
A bare sand dune about 107 meters high, surrounded by Atlantic Forest vegetation, a symbol of Natal and the signature backdrop of Ponta Negra Beach.
Morro do Careca is a sand dune about 107 meters high. Its bare white sand summit is surrounded by Atlantic Forest vegetation, and it gets its name from its resemblance to a bald head. To prevent erosion, climbing and sandboarding on the dune have been banned since 1997, so visitors can only take photos from the beach. The best viewpoint is among the rocks at the southern end of Ponta Negra Beach, at the base of the dune, which can be approached at low tide. A viewing platform at the northern end of the beach lets you photograph the bay and the dune together.
Opening hours
Open all day (climbing prohibited)
Nearby sights
- Ponta Negra Beach
- Barreira do Inferno Launch Center
- Dunas de Natal State Park
- Câmara Cascudo Museum
- Pirangi Reefs
- Pirangi Cashew Tree
- Natal Metropolitan Cathedral & Cidade Alta
- Natal Tourism Center