Paddling near Ceará-Mirim, Rio Grande do Norte

Ceará-Mirim sits in the coastal zone of Rio Grande do Norte, where the Rio Ceará-Mirim winds toward the Atlantic. The river itself is the main draw for local paddlers, with a documented kayaking route along its course. Nearby, the Rio Maxaranguape and Rio Potengi add further flatwater options, while the coast at Barra do Punaú is known for calm-water kayaking amid beaches, sand dunes, and coconut palms.