How to Have an Unforgettable Time in Natal, Brazil
Natal, Brazil, one of the hosts of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, is one of the closest parts of South America to Europe. This, naturally, led to visits by the Portuguese when they traveled west during their expedition to the Americas in 1501. French pirates took over what is now known as Natal until 1597 when they were banished by Brazilian Governor-General Francisco de Sousa. During colonial times, much of the Brazilian land was used for growing sugar cane, but Natal’s soil was too sandy to produce the money-making export. Beef was raised in Natal instead, and Natal’s “carne de sol,” or sun meat, is its version of jerked beef. Today, Natal is an eclectic place comprised of growing urban centers set among stunning natural geography. As of July 2009, Natal’s greater area population exceeded 1 million people, all of whom are cheering on the Brazilian team in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Let’s have an unforgettable time in Natal, Brazil! read more
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