Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago located off the northeast coast of Brazil and it has some of the most stunning beaches we’ve ever seen. In fact Baia do Sancho Beach was voted many times as the most beautiful beach in the world and we couldn’t agree more. While walking along the beaches or embarking on a diving adventure in the ocean, it is common to encounter sea turtles, dolphins and even inoffensive baby sharks along the archipelago’s coastline. It’s a magical experience! Fernando de Noronha is a National Marine Park and it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, all the nature resources of the archipelago are very well protected and completely preserved, for that reason is important to save a spot by planning your trip well in advance because there is a maximum capacity of tourists that can visit the island.




Three to four nights on the island are sufficient to explore the main attractions. There are two flight options to reach Fernando de Noronha: departing from Recife or Natal. Due to the commitment to preserving the island’s natural beauty, Fernando de Noronha imposes restrictions on visitor numbers and has implemented numerous regulations to ensure minimal impact on the local wildlife. As a result, it is considered one of the most expensive destinations in Brazil. Still it is worth every penny. There are plenty of options of tours. We decided to skip them and explore the island on our own. We rented a boogie and hired a local to show us around the main spots of the island on the first day. After that, we knew exactly where to go and how to go to places. Having our own transportation was very important because it gave us freedom to do all the things we wanted to do on our own time with no rush.
The best spot to swim with Sea Turtles and baby sharks is at Sueste Beach.

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The first thing you should do once you get to the island is get a boogie and get your pass to visit the parks. There are different locations where you can buy them. We bought ours at Sueste Beach. Once you get your pass you have access to all the beaches and the most important thing, you have a map with the hours and all the island attractions. To protect the beaches, some parks have a limited number of people that can visit daily, so it’s important to book you visit to those beaches as soon as you get your park access card. Once you have your own transportation and access to the parks you can explore the island on your own, no need for tours. You probably will want to snorkel, so the next thing to do is rent a snorkeling kit. It’s super cheap and you can find a rental store at Vila dos Remédios. Remember Fernando de Noronha is tiny, you can drive across the whole island in just one day.



One of the highlights was snorkeling with sea turtles and baby sharks at Sueste beach. This was one of our favorite things to do on the island. It was a memorable experience. And the baby sharks are inoffensive, they won’t hurt you if you keep distance. Remember that touching the animals or any of the natural living habitat is strictly prohibited.

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Great job guys!