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In this video, we will leave the city of Parnamirim, RN, and go to Ponta Negra Beach, Natal, RN, Rio Grande do Norte. The history of the Ponta Negra neighborhood in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, is linked to the Dutch occupation of the state's coast in the 17th century, to the summer culture and real estate development: Dutch occupation The occupation of the region began in the early 17th century, when the Dutch arrived on the northern coast of Rio Grande do Norte. Fishing village Until the last century, the Vila de Ponta Negra was inhabited by fishermen, lacemakers and farmers. Summer culture The summer culture, introduced by the Americans, resulted in significant changes for the Vila's residents. Real estate development From the 1990s onwards, Ponta Negra consolidated itself as the main tourist neighborhood in Natal and underwent a major expansion of its real estate market. Construction of the boardwalk In the early 2000s, the City of Natal built the Ponta Negra boardwalk, replacing the beach huts with kiosks. Ponta Negra is a vibrant neighborhood full of hotels, guesthouses, resorts, restaurants, bars and shops. It is also one of the best places to practice water sports, such as surfing and kite surfing.