Rio Grande do Norte Guide – a guide to the beautiful Brazilian state in the North east Brazil
Rio Grande do Norte Guide, is an educational trip into the inlands of the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Rio Grande do Norte is one of the twenty six Brazilian states. The Europeans were the first to reach this place in the year 1499. The state has a total area of 53,015 square km. Rio Grande do Norte has a population of 2,770,730 with a population density of 52.61 inh./ square km.
Rio Grande do Norte guide will educate you about the industrial changes and the kinds of industries such as sugar industry. Fruits like mangoes, melons and nuts like cashew are grown on a large scale. An enormous amount of profit is made by their exports, and through the tourism industry, which has witnessed a lot of growth lately. Diesel shoes, apparel for men and women are one of the most sought after items by the tourists in shopping malls of this state.
Rio Grande do Norte guide will take you in the history through the museums, which include the very famous Inconfidencia Mineira museum and Oratory museum. Pictures and information about the Inconfidencia Mineira is available in the Inconfidencia Mineira museum, which was a movement for the independence of Brazil. The Oratory museum has a very striking collection of paintings by Montreal artist Joseph Guardo. In order to know the history and the culture of Rio Grande do Norte these are the places to be gone to.
For people with a religious bent of mind Rio Grande do Norte Guide gives you a peek into the religious leanings of the natives and places of worship like San Francisco de Assis. For others there are beaches like the Pipa beach which happens to be the most visited places in this state. It is at a distance of about 70 km from the capital of the state, Natal. For sight seeing the Chapadao hill in Pipa is an ideal place offering fresh air and a cool climate.
A part of the mountain chain Serra da Borborema lies in this state. The south of Rio Grande do Norte is covered by a rain forest. Majority of the area was once covered by this forest but now it has decreased due to the semi arid climate and the irregular rainfall in the region. This state suffers from droughts owing to the irregularity of the rainfall and hence is given special attention by the government. Many mangroves are also found in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Graffiti i.e. drawings carved or scratched on walls and fences of the public property, is also an observed phenomenon in Rio Grande do Norte.
Natal is one of the favorite destinations of the tourists in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. This is mainly because of the shopping centers there. Nordestao and Hiper Bom Preco are the supermarkets in Natal whereas Shoppid Cidade Jardim and Praia Shopping are medium sized shopping centers. These malls have a variety of things to offer to the tourists as well as the local residents there.
Rio Grande do Norte has a beach named Ponta Negra in Natal with famous Morro de Careca. The exotic beach has much more activities to offer than just the normal fun and frolic. Adventure sport enthusiast may find this place amazing because of activities like paragliding and water rafting. Via Costeria is a clear water beach in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.
Rio Grande do Norte is a very safe place, but the tourists should always guard from a few things like they should not buy turtles, monkeys or birds from the natives there, as buying these, without permission is considered illegal. Authorised trading of animals is considered legal here. Brazil has stringent laws for protection of environment.
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