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Dolphins Bay

Praia de Pipa, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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canada
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183 reviews 183 reviews
80 attraction reviews
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75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

There is no age to be surprise and enjoy nature. It was cool to be so closed to the dolphins. One day they were chasing the tiny fish and one of the catch it right in the air in front of us swimming. Wow!

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Groningen, The Netherlands
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Amazing, but you do actually swim with dolphins in there. You can see them as many times as you go there!

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Tibau do Sul, RN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Excellent place of great peace and quiet, the sea is calm and has dolphin! with some luck you can even swim with the dolphins! worth knowing the Dolphins beach!

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Lisbon, Portugal
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

...already too much... boats are already too near the coast / beach and this is dangerous for the dolphins ... a little sad...people should not book this boat trips !!! Please - protect the dolpins and enjoy it from the beach ;-)

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London, United Kingdom
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

If you love dolphins, do not support the boat tours. Not the small ones, not the big ones. We swam with the dolphins every morning for four days, taking the lovely and relaxing 15-minute walk along the shore from town (best to go as the tide is going out; times changes daily). If you listen carefully underwater you can hear... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

The sea looks like a pool, and you got the oportunity to swim with dolphins, watch them hunt.... its one of my favorites beach in the world!!! dont pay the tour to the beach, walk to get there... its a nice walk for sure

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London, United Kingdom
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9 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

We were told, much to our dismay, by a lady on the bus-ride to Pipa, that the 'swimming with dolphins' thing is just a rumour/pipe dream, and not to expect to do this. So when we visited the beautiful beach, we went for a swim to cool off not expecting much. However the legend came true and we frolicked with... More

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Basel, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Probably the most important reason why people come to Pipa. Make sure you walk to the beach in the very early morning (around 6 AM) and best when the weather is bad. Then you get the chance to see wild dolphin families hunting for fish right in front of the beach. A stunning experience.

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Geneva, Switzerland
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

What a great experience to swim with dolphins! They come close to you and play with the waves. It is a nice walk from Pipa that needs to be done at low tide. There are some coconut water sellers on the beach if you need any refreshment. Otherwise bring anything else with you. Beware or the tide hours, otherwise you'll... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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22 reviews 22 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Nice bay with warm still waters, great for children, with the great plus of dolphin watching! make sure to rent a kayak and stroll through the wave to see them, really an amazing experience.

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