Things to do in State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil: The Best Sights & Landmarks

May 2, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

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. Chapadao Hill

Praia da Pipa, Tibau do Sul, State of Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
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4.5 based on 3,208 reviews

Chapadao Hill

A high hill next to Pipa, from there it is a spectacular view.

Reviewed By marciaa864 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

We ran for several miles along the cleef and it was a thrill. We stopped for bathing bot on sea waters and in a lagoon. We had lunch at a rench where the specialties are fish and prawns,

2. Rua Beija Flor

Rua Beija Flor It is just a small street that goes from Golfinhos Streer to the sea, Praia da Pipa, Tibau do Sul, State of Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
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4.5 based on 325 reviews

Rua Beija Flor

3. Arena das Dunas

Avenida Prudente de Morais 5121, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte 59064-625 Brazil +55 84 3673 6800 [email protected] http://arenadunas.com.br
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4.5 based on 1,458 reviews

Arena das Dunas

Built in about two and a half years, the Arena das Dunas was given to Natal population on December 31, 2013, and had its inaugural football match on January 26, 2014, with a double round of America (RN) and Confiança (SE) by the Nordeste Cup and ABC (RN) x Alecrim (RN) by the Potiguar Championship. Stage four games of the FIFA World Cup in June 2014, received more than 158,000 fans during the days of the event. Especially the duel between world champions Italy and Uruguay. It was the 3rd best rated among the World Cup arenas by the Portal UOL research addressing items such as food, access, volunteers, mobile operation, safety and cleanliness / comfort. In January 2016, it was classified by the Brazilian System Stadiums Classification (Sisbrace) as the best arena in the Brasil, being the only stadium to receive top marks on all counts.

4. Lagoa de Jacuma

Jacuma, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte Brazil 4230351923 https://www.praiasdenatal.com.br/natal-rn
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4.5 based on 3,597 reviews

Lagoa de Jacuma

Renowned by the 'aero bunda' slide

5. Lajedo da Soledade

Acesso Pela RN-75 e BR-405 - Soledade, Mossoro, State of Rio Grande do Norte 59700-000 Brazil 084 99911-9070 http://www.lajedodesoledade.org.br
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4.5 based on 120 reviews

Lajedo da Soledade

Tue-Sun 7am-5pm

6. Arco do Triunfo

Caico, State of Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Arco do Triunfo

7. Santana Cathedral

Praca Monsenhor Walfredo Gurgel s/n Centro, Caico, State of Rio Grande do Norte 59300-000 Brazil
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Santana Cathedral

8. Rosario Church

Praca do Rosario s/n, Caico, State of Rio Grande do Norte 59300-000 Brazil
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Rosario Church

9. Barragem Apodi

Margem Br 405, Apodi, State of Rio Grande do Norte 59700-000 Brazil
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Barragem Apodi

10. Ponte Newton Navarro

Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte Brazil +55 21 3030-7200 http://guides.hurb.com/ponte-newton-navarro-natal-rn/?cmp=55498
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4.5 based on 2,563 reviews

Ponte Newton Navarro

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