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Mossoró, Brazil

Mossoró is a Brazilian municipality in the interior of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, recognized as the capital of the Brazilian semi-arid region. Covering an area of approximately 2,100 square kilometres (810 sq mi), it is the largest municipality in the state by area, located 281 kilometers from the state capital, Natal.

Type CityPopulation 264,577

Why go

  • Municipality in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
  • Served by Dix-Sept Rosado Airport (MVF).

History

Mossoró is a Brazilian municipality in the interior of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, recognized as the capital of the Brazilian semi-arid region. Covering an area of approximately 2,100 square kilometres (810 sq mi), it is the largest municipality in the state by area, located 281 kilometers from the state capital, Natal. With a population of 264,577 inhabitants according to the 2022 demographic census, it ranks as the second most populous city in Rio Grande do Norte, after the capital, the most populous in the state's interior, and the 108th in Brazil.

Where to stay

Av. Lauro Monte, 1301 - Abolição, Mossoró - RN, 59619-000, Brazil · hotelgarbos.com.br
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Av. Lauro Monte, 2001 - Santo Antônio, Mossoró - RN, 59614-000, Brazil · hotelthermas.com.br
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QMX4+7G - Av. Pres. Dutra, 870 - Ilha de Santa Luzia, Mossoró - RN, 59625-000, Brazil · villaoeste.com.br
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R. Lucas E. de Morais, 1100 - Lot. Cidade Nova, Mossoró - RN, 59612-085, Brazil · vitoriapalacehotel.com.br
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R. Manoel Hemetério, 10 - Ilha de Santa Luzia, Mossoró - RN, 59631-020, Brazil · all.accor.com
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R. Pedro Batista de Melo, 583 - Alto de São Manoel, Mossoró - RN, 59628-774, Brazil · innsportbr.cfd
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What&Zap(81)98871, 6083R. Santos Dumont, 237 - Centro, Mossoró - RN, 59600-170, Brazil · hotelimperialrn.com.br
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R. Doná Isaura Rosado, 9001 - Nova Betânia, Mossoró - RN, 59612-612, Brazil · hotelterradosal.com.br
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em Cima da Casa dos Rolamentos - Rua Felipe Camarão, 168 - Cento, Mossoró - RN, 59600-340, Brazil · telepesquisa.com
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R. Hermes de Castro Santos, 80 - Pres. Costa e Silva, Mossoró - RN, 59625-515, Brazil · ruta-del-sol-br.book.direct
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R. Bernardino Veras, 28 - Pres. Costa e Silva, Mossoró - RN, 59625-614, Brazil
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Abolição, Mossoró - State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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Rua Frei Miguelinho, 670 - Centro, Mossoró - RN, 59600-250, Brazil
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R. Gilberto Marcelino Sobrinho, 62 - Nova Betânia, Mossoró - RN, 59607-450, Brazil
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R. Aristides Batista da Mota, 09B - Doze Anos, Mossoró - RN, 59603-060, Brazil
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WhatsZap(84)99804-7304, Av. Alberto Maranhão, 1078 - 6083Av - Centro, Mossoró - RN, 59600-195, Brazil
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Av. Pres. Dutra, 1744 - Alto de São Manoel, Mossoró - RN, 59628-000, Brazil
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Av. Wilson Rosado, 1650-A - Aeroporto, Mossoró - RN, 59607-051, Brazil
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What&Zap(81)98871, 6083Av. Pres. Dutra, 1453 - Alto de São Manoel, Mossoró - RN, 59628-000, Brazil
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Av. Pres. Dutra, 1319 - 1º Andar - São Manoel, Mossoró - RN, 59628-000, Brazil
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Av. Pres. Dutra, 2465 - Alto de São Manoel, Mossoró - RN, 59628-000, Brazil
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R. José São do Rego, 588 - Nova Betânia, Mossoró - RN, 59612-058, Brazil · moteldesejomossoro.com.br
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Mossoró - Pres. Costa e Silva, Mossoró - RN, Brazil
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Restaurants & places to go

Brazilian, Regional, Restaurant · Restaurante Universitário da Ufersa Campus Leste Almoço para estudantes/professores - R$2,50 Janta para… · proae.ufersa.edu.br
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Steak House, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Rua Francisco Lima Ferreira, Mossoró
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Diner, Sandwich, Pancake, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th-Tu 18:00-22:00 · 07 Leonir Nunes de Carvalho, Mossoró
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Sandwich, Hot Dog, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:30-23:00 · Rua Silva Jardim, Mossoro
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Chinese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:00, 18:00-23:00 · Avenida João da Escóssia, Mossoro
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Milkshake, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Pizza, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 18:00-23:00; Tu-Sa 18:00-23:00 · 1319 Avenida Presidente Dutra, 59628-000
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AçAí, Restaurant · AçAí restaurant
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French, Restaurant · French restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant
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Doce, Salgado, Bolo, Restaurant · Doce/Salgado restaurant
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Kebab, Restaurant · Kebab restaurant
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 06:00-24:00 · Rua Antônio Vieira de Sá
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Fast Food · fast food · Mossoró - RN, 59625-230
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Food Court · food court · Rua Farias, 59631380
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Cafe · cafe
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Brazilian, Chinese, Sushi, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:30 · Avenida Rio Branco, Mossoro
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Diner, Sandwich, Hot Dog, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-We 06:30-22:30 · Rua Manoel Adelino
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Sandwich, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Sandwich/Hot Dog fast food · Rua Sabino Valentim, Mossoró, 59628-020
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
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Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food · Avenida Presidente Dutra, Mossoró
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Food Court · food court
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Cafe · cafe
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Sandwich, Pasta, Friture, Pizza, Restaurant · Sandwich/Pasta restaurant · Rua Felipe Camarão
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · Rua Manoel Adelino
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Airports

Dix-Sept Rosado Airport (MVF) 2.5 km to the centre
Mossoró, RN, BR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport 78 km to the centre
Russas, CE, BR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport (ARX) 86 km to the centre
Aracati, CE, BR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Açu Airport 62 km to the centre
Açu, RN, BR
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Tarcísio Rosado Airport 38 km to the centre
Tibau, RN, BR
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Caraúbas Airstrip 69 km to the centre
Caraúbas, RN, BR
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dix-Sept Rosado Airport (MVF); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mossoró, Brazil. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.