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RE: Brazil departing from Natal

by amobr82 25 April 2012

Not true. Rio de Janeiro is about 1200 miles from Natal, Brazil; Cape Verde is almost 1800. Natal (airport code NAT) in Rio Grande do…
Re: Rio Grande do Norte- best plaeces to visit please

by BubbaK 25 March 2012

And your mode of transportation is . . .? By bus, you have limited options. Most busses will, I believe, stay somewhat inland, with…
Re: carnaval in Natal

by silbley 21 November 2011

I had a house in Natal where I use to spend my holidays, till 1998. Never saw any big parades during carnival period there. Only some…
Carnatal and Recife and João Pessoa

by soca868 05 August 2011

I am considering going to Carnatal this year but I need to have an idea of how much I should expect to fork out. Can anyone help with…
RE: Brazil: 23 days to balance cities, nature and beach

by stevejoh 18 May 2011

Rather than take a flight to a destination north of Salvador you could just stay in the Salvador area. Swim at Barra beach in Salvador,…
Re: Going to Alaska

by anyone101 09 December 2010

I don't know if you're going up there to wander around and then come back to the lower 48 (or your home country if from outside the USA)…
In a motorcycle travel from south CA to Costa Rica

by lasagna 11 September 2010

Hi… I have in mind to take a journey and drive with a motorcycle from South California to Costa Rica.. Maybe even get to Natal, Brazil…
RE: Brazil in Winter (August) for beach bums and foodies

by honeymonster1234 16 August 2010

After a week we are now in Olinda and can report the following: * Natal (Ponta Negra) was quite busy and a little pricey on the weekends…
RE: Brazil in Winter (August) for beach bums and foodies

by bergamoand 08 August 2010

On the way to João Pessoa, you might consider stopping at Praia da Pipa, about 85 km south of Natal. Beaches there are beautiful, but…
RE: Brazil in Winter (August) for beach bums and foodies

by honeymonster1234 08 August 2010

So we're in Ponta Negra in Natal (just drove in on the bus from the airport) and even though it's the weekend and the beach is pretty…
RE: Recommended stops along Brazilian coastline

by laupie001 05 August 2010

The coast of Brazil has much to offer. you can start in Florianopolis and go to Ilha Catarina. Or Paraty and Ilha Grande close to Rio.…
RE: Brazil in Winter (August) for beach bums and foodies

by bergamoand 04 August 2010

The stretch of coast south of Natal towards Paraíba gets good reviews. João Pessoa is a very enjoyable city. It might be chilled compared…
RE: Brazil in Winter (August) for beach bums and foodies

by honeymonster1234 04 August 2010

Excellent - thanks for all the ideas... We got flights from Foz do Iguaçu to Natal - even if Natal itself is not everyone's favourite…
RE: Brazil in Winter (August) for beach bums and foodies

by bergamoand 03 August 2010

Since it'll still be winter, heading from Rio to Northeastern Brazil is a good bet. If you want to sheerly enjoy beaches, you can pick…
Fernando de Noronha independently - what you should know

by laupie001 30 July 2010

*Fernando de Noronha* What you should know (besides what's already in the LP guidebook): "Fernando" for friends. It is as exotic as…
Natal centro arriving at 1am?

by dalsinao 14 October 2009

Hello, We are flying to Natal and arriving there at 1am. We've contacted one place that apparently has a transfer from the airport to…
RE: Brazil Itineary required...for 2 months.

by davreux 13 October 2009

If you go to Natal and you want to stay in a new appartment with swimingpool in the middle of Ponta Negra (The most turistic aarea of…
Re: travelling in the north-east of brazil

by davreux 13 October 2009

Hello. Three weeks is enought to visit the northeast, dont mis Jericocoara and Natal. If you go to Natal and you want to stay in a new…
Re: Ponta Negra Accommodation?

by davreux 13 October 2009

Hello, Ive recently been in Natal and If you want to rent an apartment with swimmingpool, and all kind of services in the midde of ponta…
Ponta Negra Accommodation?

by lucyfletcher2009 05 October 2009

We are flying to Natal tomorrow as the first port of call on our travelling honeymoon..and plan to stay in Ponta Negra for a couple of…
RE: What to see in a week around Natal?

by zerotres 18 September 2009

I'm still curious as to why you chose Natal and Rio Grande do Norte. What did the guidebooks suggest? The lack of coastal roads is betwee…
RE: What to see in a week around Natal?

by zerotres 17 September 2009

I'll focus on Recife to Natal because you don't make it clear whether your flight out of Brazil is from Natal or from Fortaleza. And Natal…
RE: Brazil Itineary required...for 2 months.

by stevejoh 28 May 2009

From Belem I will list the best sights to see, as there are many places but not all are very interesting. From Belem make your way to…
RE: Rio state in June - July. Warm enough to enjoy the beach?

by silbley 27 March 2009

Friday (27th) I went to Barra da Tijuca beach and was very disapointed with the water that was brown, although the day was pleasant. …
RE: Living in Brazil 3-4 months

by stevejoh 17 December 2008

Natal is pretty good especially if you can stay on Ponta Negra beach. Or Salvador and around is good too.