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Baia do Sancho

Fernando de Noronha, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
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Belo Horizonte
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

It is easy to see why this has been named one of Brazil's most beautiful beaches. Go on a sunny day and you will see turquoise sea and golden sand. It's great for snorkelling too as the water is so clear. Don't be scared by the access. It's just two ladders and some fairly steep steps but it's well worth... More

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Hong Kong, China
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Fernando de Noronha seems infested with civil workers who waste tax payers´ and visitors´ money, pollute the island and look for new ways of taking advantage of tourist and the local population. Half of the island´s car fleet has stickers with acronyms of numerous government departments and seem to serve only for the personal transport of well fed officials with... More

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Rio de Janeiro
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 attraction reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The scenery is a postcard, just perfect to relaxing, swiming or diving. After one walks the path and arrives at the viewing point on top of the cliff, one understands why Sancho is considered one of the top beaches in Brazil.

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Sao Paulo, SP
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51 reviews 51 reviews
19 attraction reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Indeed one of the most amazing beaches I've ever seen and been to. The sea color, temperature, the fishes the rock wall built from erosion (falesias). Everything makes this as close to what I believe is in fact the paradise. Simply amazing!

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Praia da Vitoria, Portugal
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7 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

The only thing you may not like is the noise of the boats that sometimes anchor in the bay since some don't turn of the motor and if you like to dive you will always hear the "tac-tac-tac" noise witch is not good for you and for the fauna around you. You will have good chances to see turtles (Chelonia... More

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Jaboatão, Pernambuco, Brazil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

With an unbelievable beauty, crystal waters, awesome view and a quiet atmosphere, Sancho's Bay it's a hard place to forget! However, the acess to the beach is almost non existant: or you go there by boat or climbing down a stair on a rock, but once there, you will be sure that was worth!

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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44 attraction reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013 via mobile

This is one the most beautiful beach I've ever seen, easy to understand why people chose it as the most beautiful beach in brazil. The beauty cant be described, it has to be seen by your own eyes. Even the way to reach the beach is special, you have to go down taking stairs, but it is not difficult

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See 13 more reviews by Cipta_P for Fernando de Noronha
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

By boat or by the tricky "stairs", this beach is just a perfect place. The white sand and the green water are an amazing ensemble. No doubt this is a highlight in paradise.

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Chicago
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13 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

All the beaches are nice, but this one takes the cake. Huge, lots of sea life, nearly empty when we were there. Little shade, but that's true of most of the island. Very, very picturesque.

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Best beach of the island, beautiful and clean sand, a bit sporty to get there ( 2 ladders to go down ) but the result is worthwhile !

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