City: State of Rio Grande do Norte
Top Things to do in State of Rio Grande do Norte
Top Hotels in State of Rio Grande do Norte
Things to do in State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Rio Grande do Norte (lit. "Great Northern River", in reference to the mouth of the Potenji River, Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɦi.u ˈɡɾɐ̃di du ˈnɔhti̥]) is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern region of the country, occupying the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. Because of its geographic position, Rio Grande do Norte has a strategic importance. The capital and largest city is Natal. It is the land of the folklorist Luís da Câmara Cascudo and, according to NASA, it has the purest air in the Americas. Its 410 km (254 mi) of sand, much sun, coconut palms and lagoons are responsible for the fame of beaches. Rocas Atoll, the only such feature in the Atlantic Ocean, is part of the state. The main economic activity is tourism, followed by the extraction of petroleum (the second largest producer in the country), agriculture, fruit growing and extraction of minerals, including considerable production of seasalt, among other economic activities. The state is famous for having many popular attractions such as the Maior cajueiro do mundo (world's largest cashew tree), the dunes and the dromedaries of Genipabu, the famous beaches of Ponta Negra, Maracajaú and Pipa's paradise, the Carnatal the largest off-season carnival in Brazil, the Forte dos Reis Magos is a sixteenth-century fortress, the hills and mountains of Martins, the Natal Dunes State Park the second largest urban park in the country, and several other attractions. The state is also closest to the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha.
Restaurants in State of Rio Grande do Norte
1. Florecimiento De Guayacanes Mangahurco
2. Santuario Ecologico de Pipa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 805 reviews
Reviewed By ASvW - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Great change from beachcombing, a short strawl through this lush and quiet parc. It has a small exhibition side, a few land turtles, one white rabbit, monkeys in the trees and some great viewpoints from which we spotted dozens of sea turtles. We could have spend all day there (we were late) but for most people two hours would be enough.
3. Reserva Particular do Patrimonio Natural Mata da Estrela
4. Morro do Careca
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4,950 reviews
Reviewed By Amiga007
Lot of 'kioskos' (beach chiringuitos) - my favorite is N°5, from Ignacio. Lot of seller's on the beach, you can have great pancakes (try carne de sol com queijo or Chocolate / banana), Great skewers (best are camaroes), drinks, and much much more. All good and at cheap price. Nice big waves every day, sea water is hot all year long, great views. Just take care about the tide, sometimes at high tide the beach becomes very narrow.
