Lagarto na Banana – Praia da Pipa

Lagarto na Banana is a community hostel tucked into the green heart of Pipa, with a daily yoga class and breakfast included and a different social activity every single day. Four stay formats share the same roof: camping, glamping, shared dorms and private rooms, all plugged into the same group life and the same coworking space for anyone traveling while working.

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Lagarto na Banana at a glance

Why choose Lagarto na Banana?

• Yoga and meditation included: the yoga class runs daily, with an extra session on Fridays and Sundays, and guided meditation is offered in Portuguese and English three times a week, at no extra cost.
• A different plan every day: surfing, dance, theatre, capoeira, poetry, philosophy circles, reiki, games, language exchange or movie nights, put together by the hostel, the guests themselves or Pipa's local community.
• Four formats, one community: travelers on a budget pitch a tent in the camping area, those after more comfort book the glamping tent or the private room, and everyone shares the same hostel life.
• Coworking for working travelers: a dedicated space for digital nomads, with breakfast included to start the day before logging on.

What are the rooms at Lagarto na Banana like?

The Private Room is the most private option: for one or two people, with its own bathroom, a double bed, a fan, a towel and a balcony with its own hammock. The Mixed Dorm splits four beds per room, with a bathroom, a fan, a locker and a power outlet for each guest. The Couple's Glamping tent is a large canvas tent fitted with a double bed, a fan, a towel, a light and a power outlet, with a shared bathroom. Camping, the most affordable option, includes a tent, a mattress, bedding, a light and a power outlet, also with a shared bathroom.

Where is Lagarto na Banana?

The hostel sits on Rua Império do Sol, 22, in Pipa (Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte), surrounded by greenery and a short walk from downtown and Praia da Pipa.

What's included in a stay at Lagarto na Banana?

• Daily breakfast included, with a fruit buffet, homemade cake, eggs, French bread, cuscuz, coffee, milk, tea and natural juice.
• Daily yoga class, with an extra session on Fridays and Sundays.
• Guided meditation in Portuguese and English, three times a week.
• A different social activity every day.
• A coworking space to keep working during the stay.
• A bar open at night, with an optional vegetarian dinner.

Who is Lagarto na Banana for?

It suits solo travelers and groups who are after community rather than isolation: backpackers, digital nomads who need to work and unplug on the same property, and travelers who build their day around yoga, meditation and the afternoon's social activity. The four formats let a group of friends with different budgets stay under one roof, from camping to a private room.

How to get to Lagarto na Banana from Natal?

Pipa is reached through Natal's airport and then by road to Tibau do Sul. The Vive Pipa transfer drops you at the hostel's door, and anyone planning the rest of the trip can check Vive Pipa's guide on how to get to Pipa.

Frequently asked questions about Lagarto na Banana

What types of stays does Lagarto na Banana offer?

Four: Camping, Couple's Glamping, Mixed Dorm (4 beds per room) and a Private Room for one or two people.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, every day, with a fruit buffet, homemade cake, eggs, French bread, cuscuz, coffee, milk, tea and natural juice.

Are there yoga and meditation classes?

Yes. The yoga class runs daily (60 minutes at 8am, plus an extra session on Fridays and Sundays at 6pm), and guided meditation is offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11am, in Portuguese and English.

Is there a coworking space?

Yes, a dedicated space built for digital nomads who want to work during their stay.

How do I book Lagarto na Banana?

Write on WhatsApp with your dates and how many people are traveling: it's the most direct way to check availability.

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