Brazil's North-East Region
Natal Travel Guide
Ride the sand dunes of Genipabu and enjoy Ponta Negra beach with its iconic Morro do Careca dune.
Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte, is famous for its sand dunes, warm waters, and consistent sunshine. The city’s most iconic landmarks include the Forte dos Reis Magos and the Genipabu Dunes, where visitors can enjoy dune buggy rides and camel rides. Natal is also a gateway to the stunning Pipa Beach and the largest cashew tree in the world, located in the nearby town of Pirangi.
Top 5 Things to See & Do in Natal
Visit Forte dos Reis Magos
Explore Genipabu Dunes
Relax at Ponta Negra Beach and enjoy the local restaurants
Visit Pipa Beach - Guided day trips are available
Discover Maracajaú for snorkeling
Find cheap accommodation for your trip.
Where is Natal, Brazil
Closest airport
Aeroporto Internacional de Natal - Gov. Aluízio Alves (NAT)
Main bus terminal
Terminal Rodoviário de Natal
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Main ports
How to get to Natal
How to get to Natal by bus or plane
There are frequent bus and flight connections to Natal. Natal is connected with direct international flights from Lisbon and Buenos Aires, as well as domestic flights from Recife, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and others.
Natal, along with Recife and Fortaleza, is one of only three cities with direct flights to Fernando de Noronha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with restricted access and one of Brazil's most beautiful islands for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Busses connect Natal with many of Brazil's best beaches in the north-east, such as Pipa (2 hours), and the cities of Recife (4-5.5 hours) and Fortaleza (8-9 hours). Click here to see available tickets and timetables for busses to and from Natal.
BlaBlaCar, a carpooling app, is also a cheap and convenient way to get around. It is commonly used around the the northeast coast of Brazil and there are usually several rides available.
How to get to Natal from Pipa
Busses from Pipa depart from the carpark at Terminal de Ônibus Pipa/Natal, and run every 1-2 hours. The bus is scheduled to run from 5am to 6:30pm - however delays are common. It costs R$24 and takes around 1.5-2 hours, depending on traffic and the time of day.
How to get to Natal from Recife
Busses run regularly between the cities of Natal and Recife, taking around 5-6 hours (tickets).
How to get to Natal from Fortaleza
Busses run regularly between the cities of Natal and Fortaleza, taking at least 8+ hours (tickets).
How to get around Natal
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