It's hard to out-do the beaches of Natal, for the choices are many and varied. Ocean, lagoon and freshwater strands beckon a host of visitors to the capital of Brazil's Northern State. To make the most of your time here, take a buggy tour over the dunes, and don't miss the cathedral, theater, palaces and monuments of this vibrant metropolis.
Shopping
Natal is notorious for its handicrafts, in particular lace and embroidered linens, handicrafts, hammocks etc available at the Centro de Artesanato a tourist center.
Currency
The Brazilian currency is the Real (hay-ahl), and Reais (hay-ice) for the plural. The symbol for the Real is R$.