Arituba park hotel places you in natals upscale tirol area just a 10 minute cab ride from praia de areia preta from this black sand beach you can venture 4 km 2 mi up the coast through popular praia dos artistas and praia do meio to forte dos reis magos the star shaped medieval fortress is a must see you wont want to miss popular nightlife destination ponta negra either the area is a 20 minute drive south but spend the extra few minutes to take the scenic route down via costeira