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Sao Miguel do Gostoso is located about 110km north of Natal, the capital of the small sate of Rio Grande do Norte (RN) in the Northeast of Brasil. If you are traveling to and from Sao Miguel do Gostoso you will find the information that you need on this page, including information about Natal airport, taking taxis and buses to and from the city and getting around Sao Miguel do Gostoso itself. For maps of the region click the following link
MAPS

PLANE
Aeroplane

Arriving by Plane

Augusto Severo International Airport is located 18km from downtown Natal in Panamarim and about the same distance from Ponta Negra, the most touristy part of Natal.

The airport is modern, clean and welcoming and has several restaurants, bars and shops. There is also a Tourist Information Center (Tel. 084-643-1811) open daily from 9am to 5pm, a currency exchange office and post office at the airport. The major airline offices are located on the ground floor of the airport.

Below are some companies offering flights to and from Natal:

TAP Portugal

TAM

GOL

Webjet

CAR
Car

Driving from Natal

Sao Miguel do Gostoso is located about 110km north of Natal and has easy access via route BR-101. In Natal you take Avenida Bernardo Vieira in the direction of Touros and continue as far as Km 95. Soon afterwards turn left at the junction signposted to Sao Miguel do Gostoso. After about 15 km on route RN-221 you will arrive on the town's main road - Rua Principal or Avenida dos Arrecifes. When you reach the Post Office you are in the center of town.

Driving from Mossoro

From Mossóro you take route 304 to João Câmara. In João Câmara follow the signs for Touros and continue as far as Km 95. Soon afterwards turn left at the junction signposted to Sao Miguel do Gostoso. After about 15 km on route RN-221 you will arrive on the town's main road - Rua Principal or Avenida dos Arrecifes. When you reach the Post Office you are in the center of town.

Traveling by buggy or 4WD?

If you are traveling to Sao Miguel do Gostoso by beach buggy or 4WD then check out the beaches that you will pass through on our Attractions  page and the tide table for the days you are traveling.

CAR HIRE
Car Hire

Hiring a car in Natal

If you would like to rent a car to travel to Sao Miguel do Gostoso we recommend PC Rent-A-Car. Tel: 84-3236-2777.
PC Rent-A-Car. Comfort and Delivery to Airport if Required.

Hiring a car in Gostoso

Currently there are no possibilities to hire cars or 4WDs  in Sao Miguel do Gostoso. It may be possible to rent a buggy through your local pousada or by contacting us through e-mail .

Traveling by buggy or 4WD?

If you are traveling to Sao Miguel do Gostoso by beach buggy or 4WD then check out the beaches that you will pass through on our Attractions  page and the tide table for the days you are traveling.

TAXI
Taxi

Taking a taxi from Natal

The following private taxi drivers are recommended for trips between Natal and Sao Miguel do Gostoso (approx. R$150.00 per car). These taxis can be  pre-booked directly or through your pousada. The drivers generally only speak Portuguese.

KZ Transfer Sao Miguel do Gostoso
Ismael Taxi
Fiat Doblo
Tel: (84) 9973-3320 / 9171-1228 / 119135-1187
Email: ismateus30@hotmail.com
Ismael Dias de Souza

Mary Tur Viagens & Turismo
Mary Tour viagens & Turismo

Sprinter Van
Tel: 84-3263-4176 / 84-9421-0222 / 84-8134-7559
E-mail: rmoises.sousa@gmail.com
Raimundo Moises de Sousa

Sergio Texeira
Volkswagen Santana
Tel: (84)3263-4144 or 99246320 or 87027063

Ivanilson Fernandez (Martelinho)
Volkswagen Versalles
Tel: (84) 3263-4033 or 9929-6588

Raimundo Moisés
Tel: (84) 3263-4176 or 9902-8644

Taking a taxi to Natal

You can book the same taxis detailed above for your trip back to Natal (approx. R$150.00 per car).  The above drivers also offer shared taxis (approx. R$20.00 per person)  from Sao Miguel do Gostoso to Natal. These shared taxis generally leave between 5am and 7am and can also be pre-booked.

Taking a taxi to and from Touros

To travel to and from Touros you can pick up a shared van or a moto-taxi. The taxis leave from the post office in Gostoso and form the Bank of Brasil and the public hospital, and other locations, in Touros. You can pick up a moto-taxi in Gostoso in front of the catholic church on Avenida dos Arrecifes.

BUS
Bus

Taking a bus from Natal

If you are coming to Sao Miguel do Gostoso by bus you will embark at:
Terminal Rodaviario de Natal

Expresso Cabral

When you arrive in Sao Miguel do Gostoso there is no official bus station. Ask to be dropped off in the center of town in front of the Post Office (Correios) on Avenida dos Arrecifes. All of the town's accommodation is within walking distance of this point.

Taking a bus to Natal

There is no official bus station in Sao Miguel do Gostoso but you can embark on the Expresso Cabral bus to Natal by waiting in the center of town in the front of the Post Office (Correios) on Avenida dos Arrecifes.
Expresso Cabral

To and From Fortaleza

There is no direct bus from Sao Miguel do Gostoso to Fortaleza, you must return to Natal and pick up the Natal-Fortaleza bus.
Nordeste Bus

To and From Gallinhos

There is no direct bus from Sao Miguel do Gostoso to Gallihos, you must return to Natal and pick up the Natal-Gallinhos bus.
Expresso Cabral

To and From Mossoro

There is no direct bus from Sao Miguel do Gostoso to Mossoro, you must return to Natal and pick up the Natal-Mossoro bus.
Nordeste Bus