- Medium sized city with the feel of small town. Approximately 1 million population.

- Northeast of Brazil feel, very warm reception from most people.

- Main beach is Ponta Negra marked by the Morro do Careca (“Bald Man’s Hill”) which is a green mountain with a strip of sand dividing it.

- Buggy tours are worth every penny, buy one for the day, approximately 100 dollars for a full day of fun for 4 people.

- It rains less than 20 days throughout the year. The rain is warm. It is windy all day but the wind is extremely pleasant. It is safe to say it is summer here all year long.

- The new Serhs resort is one of the most fantastic resorts in Brazil(if not the most), and is located at the Via Costeira of Natal. Owes nothing to the most luxurious spots you may have seen elsewhere in Europe or the USA. 5 stars with a value of 7.

-  Take no advice or offer any work to unidentified self-entitled travel guides. Believe me you’ll save yourself some trouble.

-  Drive 27 miles north through BR 101 road and find Maracajau, splendid corals diving adventure.

- If you are on a budget you can walk just 2 blocks away from the beach and find hotels for 1/3 the price in Ponta Negra.