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10 Days in Natal: A Journey of Sun, Sea, and Culture

Miguel Gonzalez

4 Dec 2023

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Embark on a 10-day adventure in Natal, Brazil, where you'll discover stunning beaches, vibrant markets, and historical landmarks. Immerse yourself in the local culture, indulge in delicious seafood, and soak up the sun on picturesque shores. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this tropical paradise!

Trip to Natal

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beach Bliss and Artisan Treasures

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$466

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$ 20

Barramares

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$144

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Aquário Natal

Compact, private aquarium with touch tanks, penguins & native fish species, including piranhas.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$72

9 - 11 min

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Ponte Newton Navarro

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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Centro de Artesanato Praia dos Artistas

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Frigoiás Petrópolis

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$200

Day 2Culinary Delights and Cultural Immersion

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$356

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$ 13

Oustau Bistrot | Mila

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$144

8 - 10 min

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Pitangui Lagoon

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$16

53 - 64 min

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Museum Cascudo / UFRN

Opened in 1973, this museum of anthropology & natural history offers permanent & rotating exhibits.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

9 - 14 min

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Gosto de Pão

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$176

Day 3Coastal Wonders and Spiritual Serenity

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$396

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$ 13

Peixada do Totinha

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$144

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Lagoa de Genipabu

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

36 - 44 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.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

6 - 9 min

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Mina d'água

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$192

Day 4Gastronomic Delights and Sand Dunes

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$376

Rosa de Maio Bistrô

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$136

160 - 240 min

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Directions

Genipabu

Visitors can hire buggies to ride the dunes of this sandy beach with a freshwater lagoon.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

1 - 2 min

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Duda's Bar e Restaurante

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$200

Day 5Beachfront Revelry and Historic Forts

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$400

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$ 20

Bar do Pernambuco

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$152

14 - 17 min

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Redinha beach

Locals flock to this sandy beach for sunbathing, swimming & views of the Newton Navarro Bridge.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

15 - 18 min

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Fort's Beach

Tropical white-sand beach featuring natural pools, an ecological reserve & endangered turtles.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

8 - 10 min

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Portal Potengi

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$208

Day 6Seafood Feasts and Cultural Exploration

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$342

·

$ 20

Peixada do Cumpadre - Candelaria

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$120

6 - 8 min

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Parque Dom Nivaldo Monte

Lush park offering trails, jogging lanes, a library, auditorium & a modern, elevated exhibit hall.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

25 - 30 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

5 - 6 min

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Severina Gastrobar

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$192

Day 7Coastal Dining and Handmade Souvenirs

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$422

Pérola Restaurante

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$152

2 - 3 min

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Craft Center

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

12 - 17 min

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Ponta Negra

Landmark beach with a famous dune, huts, food & drink plus abundant nearby hotels & amenities.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

15 - 22 min

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O Cantinho de Patricia e Tony - 17

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$200

Day 8Seafood Galore and Natural Beauty

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$336

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$ 13

Peixaria do Gabriel

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$112

9 - 14 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

423 - 508 min

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Beach of Morro Branco

Coastal stop known for its labyrinthine eroded cliffs & multiple types of sand in different colors.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

12 - 15 min

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Palhoça Paraiso da Marina O Ozete

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$184

Day 9Beachside Indulgence and Nature's Oasis

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$320

·

$ 13

Muqueca's

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$136

10 - 15 min

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Praia dos Artistas

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Camarão & Cia

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$176

8 - 10 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$8

Day 10Gastronomic Gems and Historical Marvels

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$368

·

$ 13

Casa do Goiamum

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$144

12 - 18 min

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Cidade Da Criança

Compact urban park with a playground, outdoor concert space & a lake for paddle boat rides.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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Fortaleza dos Reis Magos

16th-century military fortification with cannons, a limestone embankment & chapel.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

8 - 10 min

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Peixada do Velho Chora

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$184

Budget breakdown: $3906 In total

Activities & Food:$3782

Transport:$124