Hotels in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Rio Grande do Norte is a state in northeastern Brazil with a hot, tropical climate-expect average temps around 82°F (28°C) year-round. It's famous for its towering sand dunes and salt flats, like the Serra do Mel, and is the kitesurfing capital of the country at Ponta Negra beach in Natal. Visit from June to December for dry weather perfect for buggy rides over the dunes in Genipabu, or come March to May for lower prices and fewer crowds during the rainy season, when you can still explore the historic 16th-century Forte dos Reis Magos.