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Fernando de Noronha
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Discovered in 1503 by Amerigo Vespucci, the 21-island
archipelago of Fernando de Noronha was fought over
for the next two centuries by the French, Dutch, and
Portuguese, who built forts on strategic lookout points.
The island was used in a variety of ways, including as a
political prison during World War II. In 1988, the Parque
Nacional Marinho de Fernando de Noronha was created
in order to protect the fragile marine and island ecology
of the archipelago. Today, a combination of crystal-clear
water, fascinating wildlife, diverse marine life which
includes multicolored fish, turtles, sharks and whales,
and stunning beaches make Fernando de Noronha
one of the most beautiful destinations in Brazil.
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Baía do Sancho
The most beautiful and isolated beach
on Noronha, Baía do Sancho is also
a snorkelers' paradise with its clear,
turquoise waters and myriad tropical fish.
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Spinner Dolphins
Hundreds of dolphins
gather at sunrise to leap
and spin at Dolphin Cove
in the Baía dos Golfinhos.
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Turtle Hatchlings
Ilha Morro do Leão is a
prime hatchery for green
sea turtles. Between
December and May,
around sunset, scores of
tiny turtle hatchlings break
out of their shells and
make a dash for the sea.
STAR SIGHTS
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Baía do Sancho
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Spinner Dolphins
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Turtle Hatchlings
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Praia da Atalaia
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp378-9 and pp403-405
