Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Places to visit near Natal

Natal is a city in Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, home to about 763,043 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 31 beaches & coast, 43 churches, 32 forts & heritage and 25 museums. The must-see places are Catedral Metropolitana de Natal (1 km), Coluna Capitolina (1 km) and Farol de Mãe Luiza (3 km).

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Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
Natal, Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Natal at a glance

Location
Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Population
about 763,043
Coordinates
5.7950° S, 35.2094° W
Places within 50 km
173 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Natal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Natal: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Natal

53 beaches & coast within 100 km of Natal. The closest is Corrego (1 km); the best-known is Farol de Mãe Luiza (3 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Farol de Mãe Luiza · beach · Greater Natal · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Praia Do y · beach · Greater Natal · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Redinha · beach · Greater Natal · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Via Costeira · beach · Rio Grande do Norte · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Ponta Negra · beach · Rio Grande do Norte · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Morro Do Careca · beach · Greater Natal · ~15 km · Must-see

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Churches near Natal

46 churches within 100 km of Natal. The closest is Iasd (1 km); the best-known is Catedral Metropolitana de Natal (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Natal

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Natal. The closest is Relógio Do Alecrim (1 km); the best-known is Coluna Capitolina (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Natal

29 museums within 100 km of Natal. The closest is Ary Parreiras Museum (1 km); the best-known is Fundação Rampa (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Natal

17 parks within 100 km of Natal. The closest is Parque Ney Aranha Marinho (1 km); the best-known is Cidade da Criança (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Natal

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Natal. The closest is Lagoa Estremoz (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Natal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Natal
  2. 1 km Catedral Metropolitana de Natal · church, Greater Natal
  3. 3 km Farol de Mãe Luiza · beach, Greater Natal
  4. 6 km Praia Do y · beach, Greater Natal
  5. 1 km Fundação Rampa · museum, Greater Natal
  6. 3 km Coluna Capitolina · heritage site, Greater Natal
  7. 1 km Back to Natal

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How to reach Natal

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    Within 15 km of Natal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Natal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast3153Corrego (1 km)
    Churches4346Iasd (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3238Relógio Do Alecrim (1 km)
    Museums2529Ary Parreiras Museum (1 km)
    Parks1717Parque Ney Aranha Marinho (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs217Lagoa Estremoz (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Parque Do Museu (1 km)
    Other attractions89Busto de John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Falésias de Tabatinga (39 km)
    Waterfalls46Vale Das Cascatas (8 km)
    Temples22Templo Hare Krishna (2 km)
    Caves11Caves Priorato (4 km)

    Natal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Natal?

    Catedral Metropolitana de Natal (church, about 1 km), Coluna Capitolina (heritage site, about 1 km), Farol de Mãe Luiza (beach, about 3 km), Fundação Rampa (museum, about 4 km), Praia Do y (beach, about 5 km), Fortaleza Dos Reis Magos (heritage site, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Natal?

    173 places on Spotwander: 31 beaches & coast, 43 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 25 museums, 17 parks.

    Which is the nearest beach to Natal?

    Corrego, about 1 km by road; Riviera de São Lourenço (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Natal?

    Iasd, about 1 km by road; AD. Cidade Nova 1 (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Natal?

    Relógio Do Alecrim, about 1 km by road; Monumento A Câmra Cascudo (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Natal?

    Start in Natal, visit Catedral Metropolitana de Natal, then Farol de Mãe Luiza, then Praia Do y, then Fundação Rampa, then Coluna Capitolina, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Natal?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Natal

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Natal’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Natal on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.