Natal is renowned for its beaches and this is the main attraction for tourists. There are many other attractions linked to this beautiful coastline of Brazil and with a hire car, they’re easily accessible.
You can visit Brazil’s biggest sand dune on the Ponta Negra beach or the Ma-Noa Water Park near the city which is one of the best in South America having death-defying slides as well as family friendly raft rides. A highlight of your stay should be the To a Toa boat cruise on the Potengi River where you will invariably be treated to a beautiful sunset.
Natal Mini Guide
Natal is part of the Rio Grande do Norte region in the north east of Brazil. About 800,000 people live in Natal, which is known as the City of the Sun and the City of the Dunes due to its spectacular coastline and tropical weather. Natal is very close to the equator and so you can expect almost year around sunshine.
It is considered to be the safest city in Brazil but just to make extra sure car hire Natal vehicles all have central locking so that your belongings are safe. We also give you full insurance for low prices of only 20 dollars per day.
In your hire car you can take the coastal highway which does a 10 mile scenic route across the dunes. There you will see lots of shops, hotels and restaurants, in short everything that a tourist needs to have a good holiday. Natal is a very beautiful place with gorgeous beaches and crystal clear waters which make up the Manoa national park.
There you can get involved in all sorts of water sports including snorkeling and sailing. Of the amazing beaches on offer the Ponte Negra is certainly one of the most beautiful. With a tropical climate it is not as important what time of year you go to Natal in terms of hot weather but you should aim for the dry season between September and January. Natal also has a fascinating history and there are many forts to see as well as the original landing place of the explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
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