Fernando do Noronha
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saopaulo1
S 03° 51.028 W 032° 26.468
25M E 562049 N 9574380
The island oasis of Fernando do Noronha.
Waymark Code: WM6X6H
Location: Pernambuco, Brazil
Date Posted: 07/31/2009
Views: 5
"Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, around 354 km (220 miles) offshore from the Brazilian coast. The main island has an area of 18.4 square kilometres (7.1 sq mi) and had a population of 3,012 in the year 2008. The area is a special municipality (distrito estadual) of the Brazilian state of Pernambuco (despite being closer to the state of Rio Grande do Norte) and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its timezone is UTC-2h. The local population and travellers can get to Noronha by plane or cruise from Recife (545km) or by plane from Natal (360km). A small environmental preservation fee is charged from tourists upon arrival by Ibama (Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources)." (
visit link)
There's a enviromental fee depending on how many days you're staying on this island. It ranges from about R$ 37 for 1 day to R$ 3000 for a month.
Name of Source Book: 1000 Places to See Before You Die
Page Location in Source Book: 821
Type of Waymark: Island
Location of Coordinates: By Dois Irmaos overlook
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 37.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Best to visit from September to March.
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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