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02-19-09 20:41 #119
Posts: 385Natal Bars
Originally Posted by Ken_Apples
The new Salsa Street bar area at Ponta Negra in Natal opened about 3 months ago. That is now the action place. You walk into a plaza, and there are about a half dozen bars with lots of girls and lots of tourists. (But much smaller than Iracema in Fortaleza). Not sure if you have been to Natal in the last three months, but this new area is supposed to have the most action in town now, not Centro.
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02-15-09 21:59 #118
Posts: 385Natal vs Fortaleza
Which is better? Very tough question! In the past I would have said Fort easily, since it is a bigger place and has more going on. However, situation changed when I was there in November. The GDP presence in the early evening in the cafes across from McDonalds was down to almost none. Same with GDPs at the Praia de Futuro beaches during the daytime. I assume this was due to police crackdown or the female mayor or both. So the only action was late nite in Iracema. I must say though, that I was amazed at some of the knockouts at Del Mar bar.
Ponta Negra in Natal has one bar area on Salsa street, with about a half dozen bars, with lots of girls and Euro tourists. Many good looking girls. Only problem is, it was short time only. I really liked the atmosphere of the place, and so did my friend. We both actually enjoyed Natal better than Fort. But Ponta Negra in Natal is a smaller place, and natal has less to do than Fort. But my friend and I both thought the regular non-pros we saw in Natal were better looking than in other Brazilian cities. So Fort vs Natal is an individual decision.
Regarding swimming, beaches at both Praia de Futuro in Fortaleza and Ponta Negra in Natal have big waves and it is difficult to swim. This is true in a lot of Brazil, although there are exceptions. But I liked the beaches at Praia de Futuro a lot better when they had GDPs hanging out there daytime. Hopefully they will be allowed to return.
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02-12-09 14:22 #117
Posts: 166Originally Posted by Redboy3333
Overall, Natal is a more tourist friendly town than Fortaleza. The Ponta negra beach is by far better (and cleaner) that praia futuro that you recognise from Fortaleza (I would not even thinking about going into the dirty water in the central parts of Fortaleza)
Natal is also smaller, and the tourist area (ponta negra) is a nice strip of restaurants, bars and clubs by the waterside.
So, If your main purpose is to swim, soak in the sun and have a comfortable time, Natal is your destination.
For girls, Fortaleza wins hands down. You can't even compare the two when it comes to this.
Some might say that Natal has more girls in the centro with it's bars and clubs, and that Fortaleza has nice tourist spots as well, but this is a general guide, that tells the diffrences of the two , so read between the lines and do your choice.
Me? - If I was in your shoes I would go to Natal just for the experience. (and also take a weekend trip to Recife on the same travel) That way I would have seen other parts of Brazil, and still be able to p4p.
If you are out on a short trip, and the only reason is p4p, then skip Natal and head to Fortaleza.
Good luck / Ken Apples
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02-10-09 23:07 #116
Posts: 3Natal or fortaleza HENRY R
Originally Posted by Henry R
Thanks in advance
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12-18-08 23:53 #115
Posts: 56Originally Posted by Henry R
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12-15-08 06:45 #114
Posts: 385More Natal Short Time
Why is Natal only short time? Thinking about it, maybe it is because the Ponta Negra area is so small, with only one bar complex? Not sure why that would cause short time only, but maybe it does for some reason. Or maybe it could be because of the guy to girl ratio. There were probably as many tourists as girls, so maybe the girls could be picky and do only short time, which gives them more money if they do two or three a nite. Maybe the ratio is not as good for the girls in other cities so they they are more willing to be flexible and do all nite in other cities.
These are only hunches, let me know if you have other ideas.
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12-12-08 07:23 #113
Posts: 385Natal Short Time
As I mentioned in my last posting, I had a good time at the new Salsa Street bar complex that opened a month or two ago in Ponta Negra, Natal. Lots of good looking garotas, but lots of European tourists too. The surprising thing is that just about every girl would only do short time (in Brazil short time is 1 1/2 to 2 hours). All nite is almost impossible in Natal.
I went to Salvador later on and "todo la noche" was quite common. I was also in Fortaleza where some would do all nite and others would not, which was kind of in-between Natal and Salvador.
My question is, is there some kind of pattern where GDPs of certain cities only do short time and other cities are more flexible and we can find GDPs who do short time and others who do all nite? If so, why is there a difference? For example, what is it about Natal that makes all the programa girls avoid all nite long? And why is todo la noche so common in Salvador?
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11-18-08 14:24 #112
Posts: 22Amendment of a typing mistake in previous post.
This is an amendment of a typing mistake in previous post.
The CARNATAL 2008 will be held from 4th to 7th of DECEMBER 2008.
I was saying “ this week” while in fact I was meaning “next month”.
But, no problem you still have 16 days left to think about it.
Link here: http://www.carnatal.com.br/
Enjoy it !
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11-16-08 20:50 #111
Posts: 385Originally Posted by laroche
i am in natal now. your report appears to be very accurate. rates are usually about r150 short time, which is 2 hrs in brazil. the new plaza on salsa bar street is where the action is. quality is pretty good, as far as looks go. and lots of european tourists. only problem here is it is difficult to find programa girls who will stay all nite.
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11-05-08 14:59 #110
Posts: 22Apartments in Ponta Negra ( Natal )
Originally Posted by Henry R
Try this link with apartments for rent:
http://palmesus.no/ponta-negra_b314.html
The site is in Norwegian but I am sure you may write to them in English.
The apartments they provide are good, value for money, very closed to the Praia Shopping in Ponta Negra.
Otherwise you could try local real estate agents. However, even if Brazilians companies in Natal do have short time rentals, the red tape involved and the language makes it quite difficult.
Enjoy it !
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11-05-08 05:18 #109
Posts: 385Natal Apartments
Originally Posted by Laroche
Can you recommend apartments in Natal, no more than R100, and in or near Ponta Negra?
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11-04-08 01:51 #108
Posts: 22NATAL , Ponta Negra, UPDATE October 2008
Originally Posted by Ryjerrob
1# ATMs will give you Reais; i.e. the currency rate will be applied by your bank at home.
Thus the rate and eventual fees are up to you bank.
Beware of ATMs; sometimes they do not have enough money and then they limit down the disposable amount.
2# I do speak Portuguese and I have ventured down town and outside the city to popular arrangements.
This week there is Carnatal and it is absolutely a must.
But beware of pickpockets. There, I would not bring my passport.
Behind Praia do Meio, parts of Alecrim and Northern Bernardo Vieira are dangerous at night. Keep out from there.
The beach is another good place to meet women.
3# I always stay in apts. I hate hotels there.
4# 2 or 3 days trip to Natal ? Depending of where you are. If you are in Fortaleza or Recife or even Rio, it is certainly worthy ( well , depending of the fare).
5# Girl friendly hotel in Ponta Negra?
I do not know now, but before, the PANORAMA HOTEL ( cheap hotel, very close to the action, Roberto Freire , 50 meters South of the intersection with “Salsa bar st.”, across the cemetery) used to be permissive.
It worked that way: you could rent a double room for a week explaining in a clear cut way your intentions and that you will be changing girls all the time, emphasizing that you intended to be very discrete.
But you had to clarify and agree this with the boss beforehand, during office hours.
Then at night, you had to leave the girls ID with them at the reception.
Much better and more practical that a motel.
Enjoy it!
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11-02-08 19:59 #107
Posts: 511Originally Posted by Laroche
Do you not speak enough Portuguese to venture downtown?
Did you prefer your hotel versus getting an apt.?
Did you get a better exchange rate from ATM's?
Is it worth a 2-3 day trip to try out Natal?
ryjer
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11-01-08 08:54 #106
Posts: 4048Originally Posted by Laroche
That was good news that the tourism in Natal dropped by 50%. I stopped going there 1999, a couple of years after the city got invaded by hords of european chartertourists. Natal got ruined. In the early 90's it was a p***y-heaven.
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11-01-08 05:51 #105
Posts: 385Natal Motels
Great report Laroche!!
Does anyone know of any guest friendly hotels in Natal? Under R100.
What about Aquamarina Hotel? If they are guest friendly, are they expensive?