'''Tibau''' is a beach town in Rio Grande do Norte, on the very border of Ceara. This is the main resort for the people of Mossoro, who spill out on the beaches both to the east and west during most weekends. January packs with local holidaymakers.

Get in

  • Two daily buses to/from Fortaleza, passing by Aracati (2 hours) and most others towns along the road, by ''Sao Benedito'' tel ''+55 85'' 3444 9999. 4,5 - 5,5 hours, R$ 22.
  • Cabs leave for Mossoro as soon as they fill up, 30 minutes.
  • Get around

    If you stay near the center, it is all walkable. Both taxis and mototaxis available.

    See

    Do

    Buy

    Eat

    Drink

    A couple of bars along ''Rua Tubarao''. First Saturday of every month has a beach party just north of the center. Loads of cars on the beach, each with its stereo going.

    Sleep

    Heaps of pousadas
  • Costa Branca. ua Tubarao. 55 84 33262610. ouble R$ 60, single R$ 50. 300 metres from the beach.

    Contact

    Always queues on the cyber cafes during holidays.

    Get out