The sea, fishing, birds, mountains; a magical relief. Find one of the hidden treasures of Brazil at the top of an impressive submerged volcanic mountain.
On the northwest coast of Brazil, rising some 200 miles, is an archipelago, an island that contains 20 smaller islands within itself and that is also home to one of the largest insular seabird colonies in the country: tropical south Red-tailed birds, pelicans, nursemaids, terns, among many other species.
The perfect time to make this trip and get to know these species is in November, as the migratory bands of birds stop on their trip in South America. Also at this time is the mating season for the turtles on the beach in Leao Bay. You can see them on the ground between the months of December and May to deposit their eggs in the sand.
There is a very famous site, Golfinhos Bay, which is closed for swimming, diving and sailing due to the dolphins that rest there. In the afternoon, you can see the dolphins jumping out of the water, turning 360 degrees, and then returning to the sea to hunt.
You must live the experience of diving on the beaches allowed, because under water and waves you can find a magical world, full of bright fish and many colors, corals, reefs, sponges, many species of animals and marine life. Do not worry about reef sharks, they are very friendly. Upon leaving, you will see the flying fish and the volcanic mountains in the background along with the Morro Do Pico phallus, the highest point on the island.
A curious fact is that the island is named after the Portuguese explorer Fernando de Noronha for the discovery of the archipelago in 1501. The island has functioned as a stopover for the first transatlantic flights, an air base of the Second World War and a base of tracking of the missile in the United States.
You can visit the island between January and March, which are the hot months, October is a dry month, because from March to July are months of intense rain. After knowing in what season you want to travel, you can take a flight from Sao Paulo, there are daily flights with a short stop, however, if you want a direct flight you can take it from Natal.
You must take into account that you must get your insect repellent and something else you need to prevent any disease by a bite. You have to pay a certain amount in taxes to visit the island due to the prevention of the environment, as well as only a limited number of visitors.
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