2 Best Hotels in Praia da Pipa, The Northeast

A calm oasis tucked away near Praia do Amor, this well-run pousada offers friendly service, charming rooms, and a beautiful swimming pool surrounded by tropical trees. Rooms come with hammocks and air-conditioning, although if you are looking for privacy, request one of the newer rooms on the second floor, which have private balconies. The breakfast buffet is one of the best in town, with endless homemade cakes, yogurts, and granola—the perfect fuel for spending a day surfing or soaking up the sun. Keep an eye out for the little monkeys that hang in the fruit trees, waiting to share your banana.

One of the first properties to open in Praia da Pipa and a pioneer of the eco-hotel movement in Brazil, this luxury retreat remains the best in the area. Constructed from reclaimed local wood, the colonial-style bungalows are spread over 25,000 square meters of lush tropical forest, ensuring that your afternoon siestas will be interrupted only by soft breezes and the chirping of the birds. Combine this with two ionized swimming pools and a gourmet restaurant renowned for its exceptional homemade breakfasts, and you may find it hard to drag youself to the beach.