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7 Days in Natal: Sun, Sand, and Samba

Guisella Gonzalez Fleitas

Guisella Gonzalez Fleitas

26 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Natal, Brazil! Discover stunning beaches, historical landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with sun, sand, and samba!

Day 1Beach Bliss and Local Delights
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$22

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$ 4

Aram Ponta Negra Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Praia dos Artistas
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Casa do Matuto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$16
5 - 8 min

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Mamma Itália
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$6
Day 2Lagoons, Fortresses, and Tasty Treats
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$28

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$ 7

Aram Ponta Negra Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

83 - 100 min

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Pitangui Lagoon
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$4
52 - 63 min

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Fortaleza dos Reis Magos
16th-century military fortification with cannons, a limestone embankment & chapel.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$8
14 - 17 min

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Bar o Pé do Gavião
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$6
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Day 3Dune Buggies and Scrumptious Snacks
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$34

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$ 7

Aram Ponta Negra Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

64 - 77 min

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Genipabu
Visitors can hire buggies to ride the dunes of this sandy beach with a freshwater lagoon.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$10
18 - 22 min

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Lanchonete Big Rango
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$14
14 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Day 4Museums, Cathedrals, and Gastronomic Delights
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$35

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$ 7

Aram Ponta Negra Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Popular Culture Museum Djalma Maranhão
Museum featuring a variety of regional culture & history exhibits, including art & old photographs.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$5
15 - 22 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de Nossa Senhora Da Apresentação
Catholic church from the 1980s spread across 2 floors, known for its modern, minimalist design.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$3
7 - 9 min

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Museum Cascudo / UFRN
Opened in 1973, this museum of anthropology & natural history offers permanent & rotating exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$5
4 - 6 min

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Casa Nacre
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$12
7 - 9 min

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Super Perto Gourmet
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Day 5Family Fun, Crafts, and Breathtaking Views
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$40

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$ 5

Aram Ponta Negra Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Cidade Da Criança
Compact urban park with a playground, outdoor concert space & a lake for paddle boat rides.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$3
10 - 12 min

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Centro de Artesanato Praia dos Artistas
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$8
24 - 29 min

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Morro do Careca
Bald Hill, a 390-ft. sand dune flanked by vegetation, is often featured on the city's postcards.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Café da Manhã DBeach Resort
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$14
6 - 9 min

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Casa do Cangaco
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16
Day 6Beachfront Bliss and Culinary Delights
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$55

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$ 4

Aram Ponta Negra Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Ponta Negra
Landmark beach with a famous dune, huts, food & drink plus abundant nearby hotels & amenities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
30 - 36 min

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Bosque dos Namorados do Parque das Dunas
Scenic ecological park with dunes, Atlantic forest & a range of wildlife, plus a visitor center.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$2
11 - 16 min

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Japa em Casa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
4 - 6 min

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Olga Pão de Queijo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 7Cultural Gems and Mouthwatering Grills
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$31

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$ 4

Aram Ponta Negra Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Palácio da Cultura - Pinacoteca do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte
Neoclassical building housing a large collection of noted local, Brazilian & international art.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$5
4 - 6 min

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Gaucho's Grill
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
3 - 4 min

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Rota 84
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$6

Budget breakdown: $278 In total

Activities & Food:$244
Transport:$35