The city of Natal was founded in 1599 by the Portuguese, becoming an important colonial city in the northeast of Brazil.
During the 19th century, the city was a major export port for sugar, cotton, and leather.
In the 1920s, the city experienced great economic growth thanks to the production of salt, which became the main economic activity in the region.
In the 1970s, Natal became a popular tourist destination, thanks to its beautiful beaches and year-round warm weather.
Currently, the city is one of the main gateways to the state of Rio Grande do Norte and attracts tourists from all over the world.
