See what the experts are saying about Fernando de Noronha. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Fernando de Noronha may be the desert island upon which people dream of being marooned. On Noronha, verdant mountains descend to sheer cliffs, which in turn fall onto wide sandy beaches that have known neither condo nor cabana. Beneath the wa... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Trip (tel. 081/3619-1148 or 0300/789-8747; www.voetrip.com.br) has flights from Natal and Recife. Varig (Nordeste) (tel. 081/3619-1144 or 081/4003-7000) has daily flights from Recife, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. The Aeropo... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Note: For all its charm, Fernando de Noronha is essentially a small town, as lacking in services as the next village on a desert island in the middle of the ocean. If a service or resource isn't listed below, it means Fernando de Noronha does... Continue reading »
Fernando de Noronha Travel Experiences
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Swimming with Dolphins
Yesterday, I two dolphins swam within five feet of me. I was treading water and there they were -- one to my left and one to my right wit... Continue reading »
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Sand Buggies and Beaches
Yesterday I went to Genipabu, a place full of giant sand dunes, camels and tourist traps. The sand dunes are huge (more than 50 metes hig... Continue reading »
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Where do Cashews Come From?
Forte dos Reis Magos, the biggest cashew tree in the world, reefs, beautiful dunes and beaches are just some of the main attractions... Continue reading »
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Day 5: Scuba Diving
Today I scuba dived. I´m no chicken, but it´s really scary. It´s more frightening than bungy jumping for sure. It was what they call a sc... Continue reading »
