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Natal
Cliffs, rivers discharging in the sea and mangroves full of natural life complement the spectacle that converts the capital of the State of Rio Grande do Norte into one of the most attractive tourism options in Brazil.
In Natal, visitors can enjoy more than 300 sunny days a year, an average temperature of 260c (780 F) and breathtaking beaches that invite to leisure and sea-bathing. White dunes surrounded by coconut groves, clear and warm waters – everything there conspires to make your stay in the city the most pleasant as possible!
Moreover, the almost 700 inhabitants of the city enjoy an excellent urban infrastructure. The tourists – over 500 thousand a year – are welcomed with a nice international airport, qualified hotel chains and a structure of equipment and services that stand out in the tourism panorama of the Region.
But the beauty of the beaches is not the only attraction in Natal. The Dunas Park – the second largest urban park in Brazil – is one of the tours that attract more and more visitors. There, one finds trails, running and jogging tracks, besides countless leisure options for children and adults.
Another major attraction in the capital of Rio Grande do Norte State is its rich cuisine: jerked beef, paçoca de pilão (meat pounded with cassava flour), manteiga (butter) cheese, and seafood dishes make up a menu built by the creativeness of the people from Rio Grande do Norte.
Known as the City of the Sun, Natal enchants visitors with its warm people and paradisiacal landscapes. And all that is waiting for you! Come and become a fan of it!
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- Basic information
- The climate of Natal is warm and semi-humid tropical. The average annual temperature is about 26ºC (26ºF), with the maximum average of 32ºC (90ºF) and minimum average of 22ºC (71.5ºF).
- Events
Carnatal
The off-season carnival of Natal attracts hundreds of participants every year. The festival is held in the first fortnight of December, every year.- City facts
- Natal
State: Rio Grande do Norte
Region: Northeast
Population: 712.317 inhabitants
Area Code: (84)
Distances
João Pessoa: 180km
Recife: 288km
Fortaleza: 533km
Maceió: 554km
Brasilia: 2.509km
Rio de Janeiro: 2.645km - Accommodation / Restaurants
- The city is full of good accommodation and restaurant options. Ranging from luxury hotels to cosy inns; from regional dishes to international cuisine, there are options for all tastes. All you have to do is choose. Learn more about the local facilities accessing:
http://www.hotelinsite.com.br/procura/resultado.asp?cid=Natal&nom=
http://www.hotel.com.br/cgi-hoteis/busca1.cgi?id=1022&estados=RN&cidade=natal
http://www.ondehospedar.com.br/busca/busca_rn_Natal_em_natal.php
http://www.brasilviagem.com/hoteis/?CodCid=46
http://www.brasilviagem.com/guia/?CodCid=46&Canal=5
http://www.citybrazil.com.br/rn/natal/restaurante.htm
http://www.freires.com.br/
http://www.natal.rn.gov.br/sectur/index.php
- How to get there
- By air: the International Airport Augusto Severo is about 20km far from the city’s downtown and receives daily flights from most of the Brazilian capital cities, besides several international flights.
By road: from south to the northeast, the main access to the city is the BR-101 highway. To those coming from the north, leaving from Fortaleza, the best way is the BR-304 highway until Natal. - Services
- Municipal Administration: +55 (84) 3232-8845
Tourism Centre: +55 (84) 3232-2489
Augusto Severo Airport: +55 (84) 3643-1811
Coach station: +55 (84) 3232-7310
Walfredo Gurgel Hospital: +55 (84) 3201-9727
Bank Agencies: In Natal, visitors find agencies of most of the national banks, and some international ones - Related links
- http://www.brasilviagem.com/pontur/?CodCid=46 http://www.citybrazil.com.br/rn/natal/ http://feriasbrasil.terra.com.br/scripts/cidade.cfm?Cidade=Natal http://www.freires.com.br/ http://guia4rodas.abril.com.br/destinos/brasil/index.php?DestinoBrasil=4732&destino=4732 http://www.natal.rn.gov.br/sectur/index.php http://www.prefeituradenatal.com.br/
- Attractions
Beaches
do Forte
There is where the Três Reis Magos Fort is located. Visitors can enjoy wonderful natural bathing pools.
do Meio
The beach is closer to the city’s downtown, but there are many reefs.
Barreira D’água
The beach is very long, but some sites are not proper for bathing because of the large number of reefs.
Ponta Negra
One of the most famous beaches in Natal. There is a boardwalk and nice sites for sea-bathing. It houses the Morro do Careca – a dune of 120m in height that lends its beauty to the landscape. That is one of the postcards of the city.
do Cotovelo
The waves are mild and there are wonderful cliffs on the south end.
Pirangi do Norte
Most of the summer houses are found there. The beach has countless natural bathing pools, where one can practice the free diving.
Pirangi do Sul
Mild waves, some reefs and many natural bathing pools.
Búzios
There are rough waves and dunes.
Barra de Tabatinga
Full of cliffs and reefs, the beach is a site for watching dolphins during the high tide.
Camurupim
With mild waves, it houses the Arituba Pond.
Alberto Maranhão Theatre
It was built in 1904 in neoclassical style. It is open from Monday to Friday, from 8h to 18h.
Três Reis Magos Fort
Constructed in 1598, it was occupied by the Dutch from 1633 to 1654. The shape of the Fort resembles a 5-point star. There are guided tours in the Fort. It is open everyday, from 8h to 16h30.
Santo Antônio (do Galo) Church
Work dated 1799 in baroque style. There is a museum of religious arts. It is open for visitation from Tuesday to Sunday, always from 9h to 17h.
Câmara Cascudo Museum
Its collection houses fossils, skeletons and Indigenous utensils. It is located at Hermes da Fonseca Avenue, 1398 – Tirol. It is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 8h to 10h30 and from 14h to 16h30. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is open from 13h to 17h.
Pirangi Cashew Tree
That is the biggest cashew tree in the world, with a crown of 8,400 sq. meters. It is located at Dep. Márcio Marinho Avenue.
Tourism Centre
A former prison built in the 19th Century. There visitors find handicraft and gift shops. Every Thursday it stages the “Forró com o Turista”, at 22h. The Centre is located at Aderbal de Figueiredo Street, 980 – Petrópolis. It is open everyday, from 9h to 19h.
Barreira do Inferno
Brazilian rocket launch base. There are guided tours. It is located at Rota do Sol, in the municipality of Parnamirim, 19km far from Natal. For further information, please call: +55 (84) 3216-1209.
Shopping:
Hand-woven Lace
There is a cooperative in Natal that gathers about 20 lace-makers. They weave tablecloths, stair carpets, etc.
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