Fernando de Noronha in Pernambuco – Brazil is an archipelago that is famous with tourists for its stunning beaches. Two of its beaches are considered as among the best ones in Brazil.
Location
Fernando de Noronha in Pernambuco – Brazil is situated approximately five hundred and forty kilometers off Recife, the capital city of the state.
Getting There
As there are no roads that link Fernando de Noronha in Pernambuco – Brazil to the mainland, the best way to get to the island is via air travel. Travelers must fly in first to Recife from which they will take another flight going to the main island in the archipelago.
There are also flights from Natal, which is about three hundred and fifty kilometers off the archipelago.
What to See and Do
Fernando de Noronha in Pernambuco – Brazil is a popular beach destination in the country where visitors can bask under the sun, go swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and surfing.
The two most popular beaches here are Praia do Leão and Baia do Sancho. Both of these beaches are perfect for swimming. Their clear blue waters also make them ideal for snorkeling.
You can watch the beautiful sunset by the beaches and also see the waters illuminated by the brightness of the moon at night.
Viewing dolphins is possible at the Dolphin Bay and sea turtles can also be seen at the Suesta Bay.
To visit the beaches, you can go on a buggy tour. Make sure to visit Praia da Atalaia if you still have time as this also a perfect site for snorkeling. You can see various colorful fishes, lobsters, a baby shark on occasion and octopuses.
Finally, trekking is another activity that you can do here. There are a good number of trails that you can visit and most of these open to the public.
Brief History
Fernando de Noronha in Pernambuco – Brazil was discovered by an Italian cartographer and merchant named Amerigo Vespucci in the year 1503. The archipelago has had its share of foreign occupation.
During the seventeenth century, the Dutch occupied the archipelago and in the eighteenth century, it was occupied by the French. In the year 1737, Portugal also dominated the archipelago.
It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2001.
Cost
Renting a buggy to go around Fernando de Noronha in Pernambuco – Brazil costs about USD 50 up to USD 70 per day, while a bus ride around the island costs about 2.85 Reals.
An Environmental Tax is charged and the rate goes up based on the number of days you will be staying in the island. For a one-day visit, guests are charged approximately 37 Reals each.
Other Information
Fernando de Noronha in Pernambuco – Brazil limits its visitors to about four hundred and sixty guests at a time as a control measure to preserve and protect its ecosystem.
