Pipa, Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte
The connection to marine life is revealed right away at breakfast, served on a panoramic deck ideal for dolphin watching. Between February and June, another spectacle can be witnessed from up close: the journey of baby turtles coming out of their nests to reach the sea. The view of the ocean from atop the cliffs is the star of this ethnically designed boutique hotel at Madeiro Beach in Pipa. The only one that has direct access to the strip of sand. Neighboring the largest Atlantic Forest reserve in Rio Grande do Norte, the hotel maintains a tropical garden that serves as a backdrop for massages and yoga classes, not to mention a natural pool surrounded by palm trees. The appreciation of Northeast Brazilian culture is also reflected in the cuisine, which revisits typical recipes with a French touch, offering fresh, uncomplicated food with the typical Pipa lightness.