Morro do Careca
Rio Grande do Norte
Morro do Careca, meaning "Bald Hill," is a prominent dune located in Natal, Brazil, standing approximately 107 to 120 meters tall at the southern end of Ponta Negra beach. It is the main symbol of the city and frequently appears on tourist postcards representing Rio Grande do Norte. Historically, the dune was a popular recreational spot where visitors would climb and slide down using a device called skibunda. However, since the late 1990s, the dune has been closed to the public to protect its fragile resting vegetation and prevent erosion that threatened to reduce its height. The preservation efforts aim to maintain the dune's natural structure and surrounding forest. Today, Morro do Careca remains a visually striking landmark, admired from the beach but inaccessible for climbing or sliding activities.
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Consejo: Visitors should admire Morro do Careca from designated viewpoints along Ponta Negra beach, as the dune itself is closed to protect its environment. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the natural light highlights its impressive form. Booking tickets is not necessary since access is limited to the surrounding beach area. Respecting the closure and preservation rules is essential to help maintain this natural monument.
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- •Morro do Careca is the main symbol of Natal and Rio Grande do Norte, often featured on postcards.
- •The dune reaches up to 120 meters (390 feet) in height, making it a prominent natural feature.
- •Sliding down the dune using skibunda was a popular activity before the 1990s closure.
- •The dune has been closed since the late 1990s to protect resting vegetation and prevent erosion.
Historia
Morro do Careca has long been a natural landmark in Natal, Brazil, known for its impressive height and sandy slopes.
It was once a popular recreational site where locals and tourists slid down its slopes using skibunda boards.
However, by the late 1990s, concerns about erosion and damage to the resting vegetation led to the closure of the dune to visitors.
Since 1997, efforts have focused on preserving its natural state and preventing further sand displacement that threatened to diminish its size.
