• From Natal (85km South):
• From Natal Bus Station:
• There are two different companies that come to Pipa. The Alternativo Minibus leaves you very close to Pipa Backpackers and the Oceano Bus leaves you at Pipas bus terminal (about a 10-minute-walk from Pipa Backpackers). You can take the buses at Natal Bus Station or you can take them in front of Carrefour Natal (if you are coming from Ponta Negra Beach). The buses will be at Carrefour Natal about 10 or 15 minutes after leaving Natal Bus Station. It takes you about 2 hours to arrive in Pipa and it costs R$10.50.
• Alternativo Minibus: Take the minibus to Pipa and ask to get off at the first stop after the Fishermans Square (Praa do Pescador), in front of the bakery Casa de Farinha. Walk into the small alley to the right, towards Pousada Cabo Verde, turn left and follow the signs to Pipa Backpackers.
• Alternativo Minibus: Daily - 05:50 / 09:50 / 14:30
• Oceano Bus: Take the bus to Pipa and get off at the bus station in Pipa. Go straight ahead on the main street (Av. Baa dos Golfinhos) passing the Fishermans Square (Praa do Pescador). Between the Police station and the bakery Casa de Farinha there is a small alley. Walk into the small alley to the right, in the direction of Pousada Cabo Verde, turn left and follow the signs to Pipa Backpackers.
• Oceano Bus Schedule: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 / 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:30 / 11:00 / 12:00/ 13:00 / 14:10/ 15:00 / 16:00/ 17:00 / 18:00 Sundays and Holidays: 06:50 / 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 18:10
• http://www.expresso-oceano.com.br/linhas-inter
• From Natal Airport (Augusto Severo International Airport):
• Option 1 Take any bus or van to Parnamirim at the airport and ask to get off at the bus stop to Pipa, after crossing BR 101. Its a 5-minute-ride. At the bus stop, take the bus to Pipa and follow the directions above. The buses will be close to the airport about 20 minutes after leaving Natal Bus Station. It takes you about 2 hours to get to Pipa this way and it costs about R$14.
• Option 2 Take a taxi at the airport. It takes you about 1 hours and it costs about R$140 (depending on the season and on the time you arrive).
• Option 3 We can book an airport pick up for you. It takes you about 1 hours and costs about R$120 (depending on the season and on the time you arrive). The transfer has to be booked in advance by email.
• By Car
• Drive south on BR 101 highway, into the direction of Joo Pessoa and enter to the left when you are in Goianinha, following the signs to Pipa. Arriving in Pipa, go straight ahead on the main avenue (Av. Baa dos Golfinhos), pass by a hardware store called Construj and an ice-cream place called Preciosa and the take next to the right at Toca da Ona'. Go up and turn right. Pipa Backpackers Hostel is on the next corner.
• From Salvador (1079 km), Aracaju (743 km), Macei (527 km), Recife(242 km) and Joo Pessoa (140 km)
• By Bus:
• Take a bus to Natal and ask to get off in Goianinha. Take a van to Pipa across the church. Ask to get off at the first stop after the Fishermans Square (Praa do Pescador), in front of the bakery Casa de Farinha. Walk into the small alley to the right, in the direction of Pousada Cabo Verde, turn left and follow the signs to Pipa Backpackers. It takes you about 2 hours to get to Pipa this way and costs about R$14.
• By Car:
• Drive BR 101 highway north and get the road to the right when you are in Goianinha, following the signs to Pipa. Arriving in Pipa, go straight ahead on the main avenue (Av. Baa dos Golfinhos), pass by a hardware store called Construj and an ice-cream place called Preciosa and take the next to the right at Toca da Ona'. Go up and turn right. Pipa Backpackers Hostel is on the next corner.