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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.

Restaurants & places to go

RU - Ufersa
Brazilian, Regional, Restaurant · Restaurante Universitário da Ufersa Campus Leste Almoço para estudantes/professores - R$2,50 Janta para… · proae.ufersa.edu.br
Indoor

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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.
Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor
Açu Airport 62 km to the centre
Açu, RN, BR
Outdoor
Tarcísio Rosado Airport 38 km to the centre
Tibau, RN, BR
Outdoor
Caraúbas Airstrip 69 km to the centre
Caraúbas, RN, BR
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Mossoró, Brazil
Mossoró, Brazil
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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.