Fodor's Expert Review Beach Park Acqua Center

Just 30 minutes from downtown on the idyllic Porto das Dunas Beach is this enormous water park. A 14-story-high waterslide dumps you into a pool at a speed of 105 kph (65 mph), or if you prefer slow-paced attractions, visit its museum, which has the country's largest collection of jangadas, the wooden sailing rafts used by fishermen. Book into one of the private cabanas or opt for lunch at the open-air restaurant at the beach, which serves tasty seafood dishes. There is no bus from downtown, and a taxi costs around R$90.