3 Best Bars in Natal, The Northeast

Natal has a fairly active nightlife, supported by nearly year-round tourists. Some of the most frequented bars and clubs are in Praia dos Artistas. Other popular spots are scattered downtown and in Ponta Negra. Every Thursday the Centro de Turismo hosts a live forró band as part of the long-running "Forró com Turista" program, which is aimed at acquainting tourists with this important piece of local culture. Natal has a reputation for being one of the country’s most prominent places for sex-tourism. Recently police have made an active effort to crack down heavily on underage prostitution, but it is a side to the city that tourists should be aware of, particularly at night.