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Natal Brazil

Natal is the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, located in the heart of Brazil’s welcoming and pleasant Northeast region. It is a peaceful city surrounded by dozens of beautiful sandy beaches and impressive dunes. Within the city you’ll find beaches like Ponta Negra and Praia do Forte, and nearby there is a wide variety of stunning beaches such as Pipa, Pirangi, Jacumã, Maracajaú, and Galinhos, among many others. Natal’s Historic Center is located in the Cidade Alta and Ribeira neighborhoods. Declared a national heritage site in 2010, it features a mix of architectural styles, including colonial, neoclassical, art deco, and modern buildings. Enjoy a leisurely walk through its streets and visit Memorial Câmara Cascudo, Igreja de Santo Antônio, Solar Bela Vista, and Palácio Felipe Camarão, and stop for a coffee on Rua Chile, a historic street lined with 19th‑century houses that now host charming restaurants and cafés. With more than 44 beaches, lagoons, reefs, and natural attractions, over 300 days of sunshine a year, gentle ocean breezes, miles of white sand, towering dunes, and ideal weather, Natal is simply paradise.

Recommended airport

São Goncalo do Amarante (NAT)

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