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Fortaleza / Natal - 4Days/3Nights - by Land Rover
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Off road expedition through the Northeast coast, where the tourists ride in brave Land Rover jeeps equipped with air conditioner, CD player, satellite
navigation (GPS) and communication radio with all security and comfort, feeling
closely the sea breeze, between the cities Fortaleza and Natal, in a track filled with
natural beauty between the two States - in Ceará: Morro Branco Beach, land of the
colored sands; Aracati with its historic downtown presenting strong traces of the
Portuguese colonization; Canoa Quebrada Beach with the majestic sunset of the
"Grand Dune"; Praia da Redonda and the exuberant formations engraved by the
wind and the sea in its magnificent red cliffs; in Rio Grande do Norte: Grossos and
Areia Branca, from where most of the salt produced in the country is extracted;
Praia do Marco, where it is speculated that the first mark by the Portuguese
colonizers in Brazilian lands was placed in 1501; the São Roque Cape: the point of
Brazil that is closest to Africa; and as the last one, the capital Natal, considered the city with
the purest air of the Americas.
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DAY 1 - FORTALEZA / CANOA QUEBRADA
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Departure from Fortaleza around 8 a.m. (variable due to the tide) in an off road journey by the seashore, through the Ceará coast.
Among others, we will go through the beaches of Porto das Dunas, , Morro Branco and Morro das Fontes, with its fresh water
fountains sprouting from the cliffs. We shall also be familiarized with the historic city of Aracati, with its mansions and churches of
the Portuguese colonization period, finishing the day by watching the sunset in the dunes of Canoa Quebrada. Overnight stay with
breakfast in a simple pousada in Canoa Quebrada. Duration: On this day we ride about 180 km, aprox. 8h, considering jeep time,
stops, swim stops, etc.
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DAY 2 - CANOA QUEBRADA / PONTA DO MEL
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Departure from Canoa Quebrada at around 8 am (variable due to the tide) going
through the beautiful Ceará beaches of Ponta Grossa, , Redonda and Icapuí
characterized by its grand multicolored cliffs, contrasting with the blue sea. We
also go through the majestic salt mines of Grossos and Areia Branca, where we
cross the Mossoró River in a small ferryboat (20 min. crossing) towards our
second overnight stay at Pousada Costa Branca, located in the bucolic village of
Ponta do Mel, in the State of Rio Grande do Norte, over a cliff with an exuberant
ocean view. Duration: On this day we ride about 150 km , aprox 6 h,
considering jeep time, stops, swim stops, etc.
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DAY 3 - PONTA DO MEL
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Departure from Ponta do Mel at around 8 AM (variable due to
the tide). On this day we go through dozens of deserted beaches and large
creeks, going through the Alagamar desert and beautiful beaches such as Caiçara and Exu Queimado. At Marco beach, we will
have the opportunity to see the replica of a mark plunged by the Portuguese colonizers in 1501, which one speculates to be truly
the first, Different than what the traditional history states. Afterwards, we move towards São Miguel do Gostoso, location of our third
overnight stay. Accommodation at Pousada dos Ponteiros in São Miguel do Gostoso. Duration: On this day we ride about 250
km, aprox 6hrs considering jeep time, stops, swim stops, etc.
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DAY 4 - SAO MIGUEL / NATAL
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Departure from São Miguel do Gostoso towards Natal at around 8am (variable due to the tide). We visit Ponta do Calcanhar,
where the largest lighthouse of Latin America is located and São Roque Cape, the closest South American continent point to
Africa. Next, we see some deserted beaches, cliffs, and fishermen villages. If the tide and climate conditions are favorable, we can
take a dive into the exuberant reefs of Maracajaú, distant 7 km from the coast. At the Redinha Beach, we cross the Pirangi river by
ferryboat towards our final destination Natal Duration: Approximately 8 hours and 150 km.
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