City Tour Of Natal And The South Coast

The journey, in full

Begin your tour from the hotels of Ponte Negra and visit the Via Costeira. You will pass through the urban beach district, and visit the Reis Magos Fort (The Three Kings Fort). Finished in 1614, this fortress was built to protect against French colonial interests in the region. The star shaped military fortification has a perimeter of 250m with five canon positions, allowing defenders to fire from at least two positions at once if an enemy attacks from a single direction. Continuing onward, we cross the neighborhoods of Santos Reis, Rocas and Ribeira, areas where Natal began its growth, to the city centre and the cathedral of Natal. Next, well visit an arts and crafts center where you will have enough time to browse the handicrafts and pick up any items. Then we'll travel upwards to enjoy the panoramic view from the Morro do Careca (the bald hill). This view stretches from the outskirts of Natal, all the way across to Pirangi beach, some 24km away. We will also get to see the largest Caju tree in the world and take a swim in the calm waters of this beach before returning.