Natal: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Parque Da Cidade or Natal City Park is the city park that covers 64 hectares area. You can have a good time walking around the park or just sit down on the bench enjoying the nature view of the beautiful park designed by world-famous architect Oscar Niemeyer. The iconic symbol of the Park is the 45-meter high central tower which houses a monument called Memorial of the city,
Parque Da Cidade
DOWNTOWN
Tour and stroll like a local in downtown Natal. Natal city is centered in the east district where many historical houses located. The downtown is filled with tourist attractions like Praia dos Artistas and Praia do Meio. The downtown neighborhood mostly constructed in the 19th century combining the style of modern and old-time architecture. One of the iconic landmarks you can find in downtown is the Memorial Câmara Cascudo.
Memorial Câmara Cascudo
SHOPPING
Complete your journey by hunting souvenirs bring back home in Downtown Natal. There are numerous local stores you can stop by. Centro de Turismo offers a wide range of handmade gifts by local artists. They also have a good vibe restaurant to stop by. But, if you are looking for your daily needs in the city, Shopping Seaway is where you should go to. This shopping mall is packed with everything you need in daily.
Centro de Turismo
Shopping Seaway
FOOD & DRINK
The common food you will find in Natal is a typical Brazilian northern food. But, no beach trip is complete without trying the local seafood cuisine. Have a blast culinary tour in the city's seafood restaurants. You can try the shrimp and fish dishes. Also, have a glass of tapas to refresh your throat.
CULTURE
Natal's culture is interesting to be discovered. They have several interesting annual Carnaval and festivals to attend. Carnatal is one of them. It is the city's out-of-season Carnaval that is usually held along the streets of the Lagoa Nova district for 4 days in early December. It's a great occasion where you can witness the city's art and culture.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
If you are looking for the best sunny time to travel around Natal City, book your ticket between November to February. Around the time, the city has the best sky view to complete your outdoor traveling.
HOTEL
Ocean Palace Beach Resort & Bungalows is a perfect place to stay for a beach trip. This hotel is located right in front of Ponta Negra Beach. Every room in this hotel features free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and sitting areas. And some have ocean views and/or balconies. An outdoor pool, a hot tub, a spa, and a gym are available in the hotel. But if you are looking for a budget stay with beach view, SERHS Natal can be one of your options to stay. This hotel has a strategic location to the Parque das Dunas and the city downtown. They provide indoor and outdoor pools, an exercise room, a basketball court, and a beach volleyball to use during your stay in the hotel.
Ocean Palace Beach Resort & Bungalows
SERHS Natal
RESTAURANT
Natal City has a wide selection of beach restaurants. One of the famous ones with a tasty menu is Camarões Potiguar. Established in 1989, this seafood restaurant has 4 unit branches all around Natal. Decorated in the wooden and simple interior, this restaurant is definitely your place to stop by if you like seafood. The shrimp based cuisine is one of the top recommendations. Another good place with its good menu is Casa de Taipa. This restaurant is a perfect spot for vegans. Serving numerous menu and gluten-free food, the restaurant also has a typical restaurant with Brazilian northern food to enjoy. As it is located in the busy district in Natal, it's common to find the restaurant is crowded. But, its okay the food taste is worth your waiting.
Camarões Potiguar
Casa de Taipa
CAFE
Chapelatto Coffee Shop is a little local coffee shop to stop by in your trip days. Located in Tyrol Business Center are, the cafe is decorated in simple rustic, this elegant cafe offers lots of coffee and food options. Try the lattes on the menu. It will boost your mood and energy to continue your journey in the city. Another good place to relax in the city is Barões do Café Natal. This cafe is a perfect spot for coffee lovers. Serving their best quality coffee from their home-roasted beans, this cafe also has a wide option of sweet dessert to refill your sugar need. You can have outdoor seating to enjoy coffee with the city's view.
Chapelatto Coffee Shop
Barões do Café Natal
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Natal has various kinds of nightlife entertainment to enjoy. If you want to dance the night away in the city, Seven Pub can be one of your options. This nightclub offers live music with DJs, a great vibe dancing floor, and a bar. But if you are looking for a good view bar, Old Five can be one of your options in the city. The bar offers you a hangout spot to drink and enjoy the panoramic view of Ponta Negra beach.
Old Five
Seven Pub
INTERESTING PLACE
Have a wonderful journey in Natal by exploring the city's natural beauty. Morro do Careca is one of the destinations you should visit. If you ever use postcards, this large dune can be familiar with you. With the 390 ft high, tourists and locals use the hill as a climbing area then come down with a device namely the skibunda, a kind of sandboarding for mountainous dunes. After exploring the hillside, go to the city's beach, Ponta Negra Beach. Located in, this heavenly beach offers an unforgettable beach trip for you. With palm trees planted along the beach, you will be amazed by the view of a river that meets the sea on the beach. You can also find many restaurants on the riverside.
Morro do Careca
Ponta Negra Beach
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
If nature scene is one of your favorite places to capture good pictures, Natal City offers you numerous beautiful natural scenery for you. In Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, you can have a view of river, sea, and historical landmark view to capture at the same time. It was a fortress from the 16th century. Offering a broad view of the sea, this historical landmark is definitely an Instagram-worthy place. But if you want to capture the iconic building of the city, Palácio Felipe Camarão is where you go. This palace offers you spots of blue and yellow amazing Brazillian palace. Visit the palace at nights for the best fairytale looks on your photos.
Fortaleza dos Reis Magos
Palácio Felipe Camarão
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