Leg 35 SBNT - Natal (Brazil) to SBJP - Joao Pessoa (Brazil)
SBNT - Airport Info
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ICAO code: SBNT
Airport name: Augusto Severo Airport
Location: Natal Brazil
Useful information
Airport elevation: 169'
Time zone: UTC-3
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: 8531'
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
VOR-DME on field, NDB on field
Natal Info
In 25 of December of 1597, when Capitão-mor de Pernambuco and Manuel de Mascarenhas, arrived in port with its squadron in the estuary of the River Potengi it had as objective to occupy, on behalf of Portugal, a region then called by French privateers and hostile indians. The first step was to construct a blockhouse, called Fort Dos Reis Magos and to deliver to the command of the terrestrial operations the Hieronymite of Albuquerque.
In 25 of December of 1599, Hieronymite of Albuquerque, established the City of Santiago, later rebaptized as Natal. The coincidence between the dates of the landing of the expedition and the foundation of the city, both in day 25 of December, day of the birth of Christ, justifies the choice of the name - Natal. The year of 1633 ran, when Native it was conquered by the dutches of the Company of Occidental India, starting to call New Amsterdam. The City remained with this denomination, until when Portuguese troops, assisted by Brazilians and indians allies they had banished the invaders and they had restored the domain of Portugal in the region. From there, the city alone grew. Natal has some denominations, amongst them: "Springboard of the Victory" - Because daqui broke the American airplanes to fight the Nazi-fascism in the Europe during the World War II; also "Capital Space of Brazil". After the installation of a base of launching of sounding leads of meteorological analyses in the base of launchings of Barrier Hell. Situated in the Brazilian, Native Northeast although Quatrocentona, it is a modern city. Intent, initially, in the quarter of the Ribeira, with its casarios, she is separate geographically by the River Potengi, enhancing its beauty, where one of the side are the quarters of Saints Kings and the Rocas and in the other edge the beach of the Redinha. It gained modernity airs when architect Giácomo Palumbo mounted a project architectural that differentiated the city of the too much capitals northeasterns, with streets and wide avenues, for the quarters of the Tirol and Petrópolis. Natal has in the tourism its main source of income, arriving to concentrate currently 25% of its active population economically as man power working in this activity. The main tourist attractions are the beaches of Black Tip, Coastal Way (Where if they concentrate the biggest hotels installed in the capital), Black Sand, Beach of the Artists, Beach of the Way, Beach Strong it and the Beach of the Redinha. The historical monuments are the Fort Dos Reis Magos, Alberto Theater Maranhão, Palace of the Culture (old State seat of government), Palace Philip Shrimp (current Municipal seat of government), Solar Beautiful Seen, Church of the Rosary of the Black color, Church of the Rooster, Matrix of Ours Lady of the Presentation, Building of the Bar Association of Brazil, Historical and Geographic Institute, Academy North-river-grandense of Letters, Great Hotel, Atheneu College North-river-grandense, Building of the Trade association, old Law school, Captainship of the Arts (old Port administration), Lighthouse of Mother Luiza, Commercial Meeting of the Great River of the North, Station Metropolitan of Urban Trains, Rock of the Rosary and the Good Church Jesus of Pains. The natalense culinária sufficiently is varied, being the characteristic plate the traditional sun meat, among others iguarias. Natal also possesss the biggest urban park of Brazil - the Park of Dunes. Beyond the Air purest of Americas.
SBJP - Airport Info
ICAO code: SBJP
Airport name: Pres. Pinto Castro Airport
Location: Joao Pessoa Brazil
Useful information
Airport elevation: 215'
Time zone: UTC-3
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: 8251'
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
NDB on field
Joao Pessoa Info
Besides beautiful beaches and white sand bathed by a blue sea, the capital of the Paraíba State is a city with very unique characteristics. One of the most ancient cities in Brazil, João Pessoa was founded in 1585 and has a rich architectonic patrimony, including the beautiful baroque structures, like the church São Francisco and the convent Santo Antônio, dating back to the XVIII century.
João Pessoa is full of preserved natural forests, squares and gardens, which is why it is considered one of the cities with the highest index of green area per inhabitant in the world. Another beauty of the city is the Ponta do Seixas, the easternmost point of South America, which can be seen from the majestic Farol do Cabo Branco (Cabo Branco Lighthouse).
There are many excellent places for boat strolls near João Pessoa, like the natural pools of Picãozinho on the island Areia Vermelha. A tradition not to miss is watching the unforgettable sunset on the beach Jacaré, to the sound of Ravel’s “Bolero.” There are also buggy strolls available on all the beaches. Tambau, one of the main beaches in João Pessoa, also has an exciting nightlife.
The traditional northeast cooking is plentiful in João Pessoa. Many restaurants serve salted meat, one of the most famous specialties on Paraíba State.
The regional craftwork made with clay and oakum can be purchased on the Mercado de Artesanato Paraibano (Paraibano Craft Market).