Dunas de Natal State Park
Parque Estadual Dunas de Natal
A forest reserve in Brazil’s second-largest city, where dunes are covered by Atlantic Forest, with guided trails leading to ocean views.
Dunas de Natal State Park lies between the city and Ponta Negra, inland from the coastal highway Via Costeira. Its roughly 1,172 hectares of stabilized dunes are covered by Atlantic Forest, making it one of the largest urban parks in Brazil. It is also part of the UNESCO Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve. The visitor center has a free area to wander, while the trails that lead deeper into the forest, such as Peroba and Ubaia Doce, require a guide and a reservation. Along the way you can see monkeys and lizards and catch distant views of the ocean. The park is closed on Mondays. Bring water and insect repellent.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 07:30–18:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Câmara Cascudo Museum
- Natal Metropolitan Cathedral & Cidade Alta
- Natal Tourism Center
- Ponta Negra Beach
- Fort of the Three Kings
- Newton Navarro Bridge
- Morro do Careca
- Redinha Beach