Mata Estrela Reserve & Coca-Cola Lagoon
RPPN Mata Estrela / Lagoa da Coca-Cola
A dune Atlantic Forest reserve where lake water is stained cola-brown by tannins; the end point of the full-day southern buggy tour from Pipa.
Mata Estrela is a private natural heritage reserve (RPPN) south of Baía Formosa, covering about 2,000 hectares. It is considered the largest dune Atlantic Forest in Rio Grande do Norte and is home to rare animals such as golden capuchin monkeys. The Coca-Cola Lagoon (Lagoa da Coca-Cola) in the forest takes its name from the tannins in the plants, which stain its water dark brown. It has white sand on the bottom and a comfortable water temperature, and you can swim there; it is said to be good for the skin. The 6 to 7-hour full-day buggy tour from Pipa passes through Baía Formosa into the reserve, often continuing to Sagi Beach at the state border. Lakeside entry fees are generally not included in the tour price, and the amount varies on site. Bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Baía Formosa
- Barra do Cunhaú
- Sibaúma Beach
- Praia das Minas
- Chapadão Cliffs
- Praia do Amor
- Avenida Baía dos Golfinhos
- Pipa Beach