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Natal

Brazil
Someday we will visit Natal or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Natal

Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, is a city on the Atlantic coast. Natal has some great beaches, historical sites, and nature areas, and it is a frequently used base for exploring the paradisiac beaches and nature of the Rio Grande do Norte state.

Carnival in Natal, known as "Carnatal", is one of the largest off-season carnivals in Brazil. Carnatal takes place sometime in November or December, in the streets around Machadão Stadium (traffic around the stadium changes radically during Carnatal days). The transit department isolates about 3 kilometres (2 miles) of streets, creating a ring, along which the party takes place. During the days of party, a huge truck (called "trio elétrico"), with a band on the top and sound boxes all around, drives slowly along the streets. The crowd follows the trio elétrico singing, dancing, jumping to the sound of the music.

The Natal Dunes State Park is considered the second largest urban park in Brazil. It includes 1,172 hectares of land, and allows observation of several vegetal and animal species, which are typical of the Atlantic Forest. The tour is along a trail, accompanied by trained guides. The park also has a jogging track, and stays open for visitors from Tuesday to Sunday.

  • As Natal means Christmas in Portuguese, possibly in December are some attractions such as concerts, plays, meeting writers and the traditional burning of fires, and the city be decorated with Christmas purposes.
  • Cape São Roque, point of the Brazilian coast close of Africa.
  • Calcanhar Lighthouse, the highest lighthouse in Brazil.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

30.4°C24.3
Precipitation: 61.1 mm

Feb

30.6°C24.3
Precipitation: 94.4 mm

Mar

30.6°C24
Precipitation: 203.3 mm

Apr

30.2°C23.3
Precipitation: 272.2 mm

May

29.7°C22.7
Precipitation: 236.2 mm

Jun

28.7°C21.5
Precipitation: 353.6 mm

Jul

28.3°C20.7
Precipitation: 242.2 mm

Aug

28.4°C21
Precipitation: 134.7 mm

Sep

29°C22
Precipitation: 47.7 mm

Oct

29.8°C23.3
Precipitation: 22.1 mm

Nov

30°C24
Precipitation: 28.4 mm

Dec

30.3°C24.4
Precipitation: 25.5 mm
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