Making the most of Natal
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Cruise ships are docked right in the center of town.
Printable map to take along.
Most tourists visiting Natal hire a buggy with a driver and travel along the coast, both North and Southwards. The coast of the State of Rio Grande do Norte affords a rare combination of dunes, lagoons, falesias (rocky plateaus with abrupt edges) and vegetation; combine that with sunny weather, friendly people and good prices, and it's easy to understand why Natal is a growing destination for tourists from all over the World.
A typical price for a half-day buggy trip is R$240 for up to four passengers. Make sure your driver is accredited by the Associação de Bugeiros.
Money
Brazilian Real
Staying connected
Portuguese spoken.
Cafes which offer free WiFi for customers are sparse.
Opening Hours and
Basic hours for most stores and businesses are from 9am to 6pm, with an extended lunch hour from around noon to 2pm.
Many museums are closed on monday.