Tour & Activity Scams in Natal

Dune Buggy Tour Scam

Natal is famous for its sand dune buggy tours to Genipabu and the Litoral Norte beaches, making this one of the citys most commonly exploited tourist activities. Street touts near Ponta Negra beach approach tourists with prices well below the market rate of R$300–R$500 per buggy, collecting deposits in cash. On the tour day the driver either does not show, demands additional fees, or delivers a severely shortened itinerary that omits advertised stops. Some unofficial buggies also lack insurance or safety-rated roll bars.