Paddling near São José de Mipibu, Rio Grande do Norte

São José de Mipibu sits in the Zona da Mata Sul of Rio Grande do Norte, close to the freshwater Lagoa do Bonfim — one of the clearest lakes in the Northeast — and within reach of several rivers draining toward the coast. The area's flatwater lakes and calm river stretches suit recreational kayaking and canoeing, and the Rio das Garças Eco Resort, located in the city itself, runs on-site kayaking and canoeing on its grounds, making it a practical local starting point for paddlers.