Natal - Rio Grande Do Norte

This is the capital city of The State of Rio Grande do Norte. It is considered the sunniest region of Brazil.

Is located at:

2500 kilometres from de Brasília
2750 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro.

Natal is well known because of its beautiful beaches with white sand, blue sea, dunes, coconut trees and natural pools which are formed by coral reeves.

The littoral of Rio Grande do Norte covers 399 kilometres of quiet beaches, some of them, ideal for surfing.

In the 8 kilometre avenue "Via Costeira", which surrounds the sea, there are various hotels, bars and restaurants. Near to this avenue, the famous beach of Ponta Negra concentrates bars and restaurants too.

In Natal, the trips to the dunes, called "buggy", are very popular.

Is interesting to visit:

Dunas de Genipabu Park Ecologic
Redinha (small town of fisherman).
Bahias Protegidas de Tibau do Sul
Morro do Careca
Beach of Pipa.

Beach, dunes and lagoon of Genipabu

It is located in Extremos city- in the great Natal. It occupies an area of 1.881 hectares, is the most famous landscape (in the postcards) of the state; it is possible to have the most radical buggy rides. Finally, the visitor will enjoy the wonderful view to the lagoon of Genipabu with its exuberant vegetation and blue waters.

Lagoon of Pitangui

It has dark and not very deep waters, ideal for swimming, riding aquatic bikes and fall by an aerial cable. It provides lifeguards, bars and restaurants.

Beach of Maracajau   

The Maracajau beach is a fishers´ village that conserves yet its traditions and forms part of the protected area known as APA dos Corais of Maracajau. The local is a natural aquarium of 13Km2, excellent place for diving into warm and clear waters among the corals; it stands out by its richness and colorful fauna and flora.

Dunes and lagoon of Jacuma

The local forms part of dunes complex of the state coast and have low vegetation. In the middle, there is a lagoon where the visitors will enjoy a delightful bath and fall into the water using an aerial cable.