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Map showing location of Natal

This city of 807,000, is located on the northeastern tip of Brazil, and is best known for its beaches. We think the two nicest are Ponta Negra and Pipa (about 60 km from town). Negra is a relatively deserted stretch of sand dunes south of town (except on weekends, when the dunes are hopping with crowds), 'in-town' is the Praia do Maio, a broad beach protected by a reef and the star-shaped 16th-century Fortaleza dos Reis Magos (Fort of the Magi). The lighthouse of Mae Luiza affords great views of Natal and the surrounding beaches.

Natal offers access to many attractive beach areas both to the North and to the South.

   
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Central de Reservas

Rua Joao Pessoa, 267 LJ 08
Centro - Ed. Cidade do Natal
Natal, RN - Brazil 59025-500
Fone: 84 3201-5092 Cell 9952-5098

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NEW KAYAK TOURS
STARTING IN DECEMBER 2004

Take a dune buggy ride along the northern coastline until you reach Cabo de São Roque (Cape of Saint Roque), the part of Brazil closest to Africa.

Bar do Rio
Natal

Natal beaches

Visit the beaches along the south coast, and see the "Largest Cashew Tree in the World", take a dip in the natural pools of Pirangi, enjoy dolphin-watching at Tabatinga beach, "giboiando" (relaxing) in the lagoons of Camurupim, riding jet-skis at Arituba Lake and WOW, if you're still alive, exploring the cave of Pedra Ôca (The Hollow Rock).

Pousada da Pipa

Cuca Fresca Pousada and many more

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Buy a 'beach house' or a chalet, we will rent and maintain it for you.

August 17, 2006