Rio Grande do Norte, in northeastern Brazil, stretches along the Atlantic with Natal as its capital, dubbed the “City of the Sun” for its endless beaches and dunes like Genipabu. Known for shrimp, salt, and wind energy, its economy leans on tourism—think Ponta Negra—and fishing, rooted in a sunny, arid charm. Its colonial forts and forró rhythms spice its laid-back vibe. Rio Grande do Norte glows with coastal simplicity.