Natal Travel Information
Natal Activities
 Natal offers a great number of outdoor activities. There are plenty of beaches to visit, parks to hike through, reefs to dive around, and beaches to surf. Probably the most well know activity in Natal is the dune buggy tours, which take tourists all over the Natal area, up and down the coast, through beaches and up dunes.
Each tour has a number of destinations and activities they bring their guests to. Including lagoons you can zip line into, oasis' in the middle of a sea of dunes and rivers that require small rafts to transport the buggies across. Natal is a hot climate, with 300 days of sun a year and it's got a plethora of activities for everyone to partake in.
Diving is another favorite with many tourists, as there are many places to snorkel or scuba dive, with many equipment rental places, guides and tours attributed to the sport. There are also many near shore coral reefs which can be easily reached at low tide for those seeking an unforgettable adventure. |
 Boat trips in Pipa - MAP 6
There are many ways of exploring Pipa, and as a seaside town famous for its waters and beaches, one of the best ways to experience the sea is by being in it. There are great options to see the beaches of Pipa from many angles when taking a boat tour, and they really show off the beauty of beaches, waters and city. Boat tours are primarily run off of larger boats, for those visitors who fear tiny boats in the ocean.
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 Canto do Mangue - MAP 7
Beside the neighborhood of Ribeira, is Canto do Mangue which is another picturesque Natal destination and also a central place for selling fish and seafood. The whole area is managed by the fishermen themselves and those who sell, prepare and cook fish. There are roughly 300 fishermen in the area with about 50 boats at the docks between Rocas and Ribeira. The fishermen bring in plenty of delicacies, including ... |
 Hiking at Dunas Park - MAP 8
There are three trails in the Parque das Dunas, two of which cross the park from west to east. They both leave at the Grove Valentine and end at a lookout on the Coast Path. The third trail is designed for children and a leisurely walk and passes through a short stretch of forest and returns to the Grove.
Visitor who take the trails have the opportunity, with the help of expert guides and environmental... |
 Kayak Tours in Guaraíras - MAP 7
The Laguna de Guaraíras is an arm of the sea which enters the region of Tibau do Sul, creating an estuary with extremely rich, diverse and beautiful scenery of this unique region. The entrance to the lagoon and the cliffs along the sea provide shelter to the strong winds that affect the Natal coast, creating an excellent environment for navigating kayaks, small boats, fishing boats and general water sports.
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 Kitesurfing at Malembá Beach - MAP 8
Malembá Beach is known as a beach for kitesurfing due to its constant winds and waves. The Lagoon Bar Guaraíras ensures that conditions for kitesurfing at Malembá Beach are almost always optimal. It's remote location ensures that the beach will remain fairly open with few others to interfer with your fun.
Also popular are Sand Boarding and Dune Skiing, which visitors to the dunes find a l... |
 Leisure and adventure at Natal Dunes - MAP 7
The dunes of Natal are amoung the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Tourism has transformed the mobile sand dunes in playgrounds, and now there is a whole industry devoted to entertaining tourists on the dunes. The dune buggy rides not only take visitors on a wild ride through the sand, but they stop at opportunistic places along the way. Lagoons, Sandboarding, Swimming, Lagoon &quo... |
 Mergulho - Maracajaú e Parrachos de Pirangi - MAP 7
The secret Maracajaú of Rio, in Rio Grande do Norte is at the sea. Maracajaú is a small fishing village that still retains its original features, with sailing rafts anchored on its white sands and coconut palms by the sea forming a paradise setting. Located roughly 60 km north of Natal, Maracajaú Beach combines natural beauty with a relaxed atmosphere, a sea breeze and a tropical climate. Th... |
 Natal Surfing - MAP 7
There are many beaches that have good surfing within and around Natal. The most popular urban beach in Natal is Ponta Negra, which attracts surfers of all levels due to its large and well formed waves. Artists Beach is in the central region of Natal and sought after by surfers at high tide when the waves are larger and the depths of the ocean greater. Then there is Pipa Beach which is 90 km from Natal, y... |
 Snorkeling at Parrachos de Maracajaú - MAP 7
Snorkeling in Parrachos, at Maracajaú Beach (10455) is the ideal place for beginners and there is no age restriction to those who want to try. The coral reefs are not too far from the shore, but do require a catamaran to reach them. There are many operators with boats who offer services to tourists to take them out to the reefs in these waters and many offer up skewers of lobster, shrimp, cheese and various bev... |
 Trekking at Santuário Ecológico de Pipa - MAP 7
For a nice tour through some environmentally protected areas in Natal, this tour will offer you a selection of trails from easy to difficult. Along the edge of Pipa Beach and Tibau do Sul is the Environmental Protection Area (APA) which is under the responsibility of the Brazilian Institute of Environment of Rio Grande do Norte (Idema-RN). This is a pilot project that was started in 1998 and funded by Nucleus Eco-Pipe and... |