The Rio Niquim is a coastal river flowing into the Atlantic Ocean near the town of Barra de São Miguel in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. The river's mouth area, where it meets the sea at Niquim Beach, serves as a primary access point for paddlers. This beach offers facilities including parking, which is convenient for launching and landing paddle craft. The overall paddling experience here is characterized by its coastal estuary environment, where the river's calm waters meet the ocean. A specific route exists for stand-up paddleboarding in the Barra de São Miguel area along the Niquim River. This route is approximately 1.22 kilometers in length and is rated as having a moderate difficulty level, with minimal elevation change of just one meter in both positive and negative gain, indicating flat water suitable for paddling. The route reaches a maximum elevation of five meters. The area is also a hub for other water-based activities, notably boat tours departing from Niquim Beach to destinations like Gunga Beach, which suggests the river and coastal waters are commonly used for recreation. The presence of these tour operations implies the water is generally suitable for small craft during typical conditions.