NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsBarra de Cunhau
State of Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil
We cross the Catu River that divides Sibaúma from Barra de Cunhaú and we spent some time enjoying the beauty of the beach and the natural pools that form at low tide. Lunch, a delight, in a restaurant with great service and amazing menu. Looking at the sea la far and can enjoy every minute of sun and sea. Lunch is never included in the tour price.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Bah-rah do Coon-yah-oo, a place so stunning it has earned the moniker 'The Caribbean of the South.' As we stand at this spectacular geographic junction, we are witnessing the grand meeting of two worlds: the mighty…
Listen in the app2The Shah-lah-nah Pier — River Navigation
Our journey begins at the main pier, the primary embarkation point for the 'Shah-lah-nah' tours. These large, stable vessels are capable of carrying up to 80 people, though they are usually kept to a more comfortable capacity of…
Listen in the app3The Mangrove Maze — Ecology and Crab Hunting
As the boat maneuvers into the narrower channels of the Curumataú, we enter the world of the mangroves. These are 'walking trees,' supported by complex aerial roots that allow them to thrive in the unstable, salty mud of the…
Listen in the app4The Deserted Shore — Rio Curumataú Meets the Atlantic
We have arrived at the most dramatic point of the tour: the mouth of the Curumataú River. Here, the boat stops at a 'deserted' stretch of sand where the river’s current meets the incoming Atlantic waves. …
Listen in the app5The Gastronomic Legacy — Giant Shrimp and Reef Pools
Returning to the village shore, we must address the culinary fame of Barra de Cunhau. This region is renowned as one of the premier shrimp-producing areas in Brazil. …
Listen in the app6The Southern Gateway — The Balsa to Bahia Formosa
To the south of the main village area lies the 'balsa' crossing to Bahia Formosa. This is a crucial logistical point for those embarking on buggy tours along the coast. …
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As the sun begins its descent, casting a golden glow over the Curumataú, our journey through Barra de Cunhau comes to a close. We have navigated the 'Caribbean' waters, waded through the nutrient-rich mud of the mangroves, and…
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What is Barra de Cunhau?
Barra de Cunhau is a place in State of Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -6.3105, -35.0378 |
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