Sao Goncalo do Amarante

Introduction

São Gonçalo do Amarante sits in Brazil's Northeast Region, within the Metropolitan Region of Natal in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. It is one of the larger municipalities in the state by territory, and among its most populous, following Natal, Mossoró and Parnamirim.

Three days in Sao Goncalo do Amarante

Day one: Start in São Gonçalo do Amarante itself, getting your bearings in this municipality of Brazil's Northeast Region. Use the day to understand its place within the Metropolitan Region and how it connects to nearby Natal and Parnamirim, easing into the local pace before venturing further.

Day two: Head toward the waterways that give the area its character, with the Rio Grande and its surroundings shaping the landscape. Continue on to Mossoró and Parnamirim if you want a wider sense of the region, keeping your base in São Gonçalo do Amarante.

Day three: Round out your stay with a slower day closer to your starting point, perhaps revisiting the parts of São Gonçalo do Amarante you enjoyed most. If time allows, a final look toward Natal and the Norte coast gives you a sense of how this corner of Rio Grande do Norte fits together.