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The Best Attractions In Natal

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Natal is the capital and largest city of the state Rio Grande do Norte, located in northeastern Brazil. According to IBGE's July 2014 report, the city had a total population of 862,044, while Greater Natal had 1,485,505 inhabitants. The implementation of the Via Costeira , 10 km long avenue along the shore and the dunes, was the true starting point for the beginning of tourist activity in the State in the 1980s. The main hotels are concentrated along Via Costeira. Natal has several tourist attractions and is known for its natural environment , for its historical monuments and buildings , for its beaches and also for its off-season carnival, the Carnata...
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  • 3. Ponta Negra Beach Natal
    Ponta Negra is a famous beach and neighborhood located in the Brazilian city of Natal, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Located in the extreme south of the beach is the Morro do Careca , a large dune and an iconic landmark of the city. Located in the extreme north of the beach is the Via Costeira , a long coastal road that connects Ponta Negra with several other beaches of the city, such as Areia Preta and Praia dos Artistas. The beach is completely urbanized and there are several shops, restaurants, bars, night clubs, and hotels. The sand itself is lined with tents, or huts, called barracas that serve food and drinks to beachgoers day and night. A common sight on the beach are jangadas, simple, multicolored, local fishing boats typical of northeastern Brazil.
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  • 4. Morro do Careca Natal
    The Morro do Careca is a large dune located in the city of Natal in Brazil. It is the main symbol and a common sight on tourist postcards of the city and the state of Rio Grande do Norte. It has a height of 120 metres , with a margin determined by vegetation. It is located in the extreme south of Ponta Negra – the capital's most famous beach. In the past Morro do Careca was a spot for recreation and entertainment. The bathers and tourists would climb up the hill and come down with the help of a device called skibunda. Since the end of the 1990s, it has been closed to visitors. The reason for the closure is the dune's protection; the preservation of forest will aid in safeguarding against erosion, ensuring that the sand does not slip and thus reduce the height of the hill. At present, all...
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  • 5. Genipabu Beach Natal
    Genipabu is a beach with a complex of dunes, a lagoon and an environmental protection area located close to Natal, one of the most famous post-cards of the Rio Grande do Norte Brazilian state.Genipabu is used for buggie and dromedarie rides. A sport that is played in the dunes around the lake is the esquibunda, in which a person slides the dunes with a wooden board. Buggie rides are offered locally in two styles, com emoção or sem emoção . One should be aware, however, that only authorized professionals responsible for security of both tourists and environment should be hired. The dunes of Genipabu are movable, because the hard winds in the Rio Grande do Norte coastline moves the sand from one point to another, shaping the landscape.
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  • 6. Popular Toy Museum Natal
    Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar is a museum dedicated to Mexico’s handcrafts and folk art tradition, called “artesanía.” It is part of the University of Colima in the city of Colima, founded by artesanía collector and promoter María Terea Pomar. It contains one of the most important collections of its type in Mexico, covering traditions from around the country as well as the artesanía and traditions of the state of Colima.
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  • 14. Redinha beach Natal
    Redinha beach is a beach located on the Brazilian capital city Natal, state of Rio Grande do Norte.
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  • 15. Arena das Dunas Natal
    The Arena das Dunas is a football stadium in Natal, Brazil. The arena can shelter 31,375 spectators, and was designed by sports architect Christopher Lee of Populous. The stadium hosted football matches for the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil. During the tournament, it had a seating capacity of 42,000. It was built in place of the Machadão, which was demolished in 2011.This project replaced an old project called Estádio Estrela dos Reis Magos that would have been located in the neighboring municipality of Parnamirim. In the new project, a shopping center and commercial buildings, hotels of international standard and an artificial lake around the stadium will be built.The stadium is located by the Senador Salgado Filho Avenue , a multi-lane road already served by the Complexo Viário d...
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