200 miles off the coast of Brazil lies an archipelago consisting of 21 inlets and islands. Both the archipelago and its main island go by the name Fernando de Noronha, which is believed to be a variation of the name of the merchant gifted the island by the Portuguese crown, Fernão de Loronha. The main island is the only inhabited land in the district and has numerous historical, cultural, and natural marvels. The surrounding islands are the visible parts of a submerged mountain range, a natural marvel in themselves. The South American island was even once visited over 300 years ago by the pirate known popularly as “Black Bart”. It’s no wonder that this entire area has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. This wondrous drop of land in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean has an endless array of stunning beaches and many sights that you cannot miss!
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The entire island is filled with ideal destinations for water activities. Just ask the Swiss Mountain Divers who came all the way from Zurich and got to swim with 13 tiger sharks in a single morning!
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The main island also has a wide array of unique and fascinating wildlife, almost as picturesque as the landscape itself.
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No trip to this luscious land of light and sand is complete without a good look at the stingrays, Tegu lizards and rock cavies the inhabit this paradise island.
