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
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Had an amazing buggy ride with Isan, an experienced and funny driver that took us us from Ponta Negra beach all the way to Jacumã beach, going through all the Dunas, beaches and water sports available over there.
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Go to one of the 'kiosko', park just on their backside (free, don't let parking assistants on the road fool you saying there is no parking there), grab a table between the hammocks, order an ice cold beer and some local food - you're in paradise
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A high hill next to Pipa, from there it is a spectacular view.
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,
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This is the better surfing beach in Pipa and is worth the walk if you are looking for waves or to get away from the bigger crowds at Pipa Beach - boards can be rented here
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Madeiro Beach was our favorite beach in Pipa. Located a little bit outside the city center, this beach combines exuberant nature and tourist structure. One must climb down some big stairs to get to the beach, but it’s worth it! We have been there two different days, and saw plenty of dolphins both times. Amazing! There are also many stands that offer places to seat and relax, serving food and beverages. The sea is calm and great for a swim.
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