Walk the star-shaped ramparts of Brazil's oldest surviving Portuguese fort, then immerse yourself in the priceless anthropological collections of the Câmara Cascudo — a two-stop private tour that reveals 500 years of Brazilian civilisation in one morning.
What to expect
The Forte dos Reis Magos (Fort of the Three Wise Men), completed in 1598, occupies its own coral reef island at the mouth of the Potengi River — your guide narrates the fort's role in Dutch and Portuguese colonial rivalry as you walk its five-pointed bastion walls above the crashing Atlantic. From there, the private car transfers you to the Museu Câmara Cascudo, one of Brazil's great anthropological museums, housing Amerindian ceremonial objects, palaeontological finds and a spellbinding collection of Northeastern popular culture. Lunch at a private table at a traditional Natal restaurant follows, on your guide's personal recommendation.
Good to know
The fort is walking distance from the cruise pier — under 2 km. The museum is a 10-minute drive inland. Allow a full morning: 3–4 hours for both sites plus lunch. The fort is exposed to the sun; wear a hat and sunscreen. Pre-book your private guide to secure the best historians on port-call days.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Natal(Rio Grande do Norte) — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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