São Miguel do Gostoso

São Miguel do Gostoso is a coastal municipality in Rio Grande do Norte that stretches along the northeastern Brazilian shore with wide beaches, rolling dunes, and mangrove areas. The terrain sits at low elevation and creates an open landscape where land and ocean meet directly.

The area was long part of the neighboring Touros municipality until it separated in 1993 to become an independent town. A local referendum in 2000 established the name this place carries today.

The community keeps alive traditional fishing practices and small-scale agriculture that shape daily routines and family life across the town. These activities remain visible in how people spend their days and in the informal markets where locals gather.

Visitors reach this location by taking BR-101 highway followed by the RN-023 road from Natal, with regular bus routes making travel straightforward. Plan for several hours of travel from the capital, so arrive with enough daylight to settle in.

The position on South America's continental curve creates special wind patterns that make Praia da Ponta do Santo Cristo a preferred spot for kitesurfers. These natural conditions draw enthusiasts from across the region throughout the year.

Location: Rio Grande do Norte

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Shares border with: Pedra Grande, Touros, Parazinho

GPS coordinates: -5.12500,-35.63889

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:30