1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,001 The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago has an impressive beauty, 2 00:00:04,081 --> 00:00:05,611 the most beautiful beaches. 3 00:00:05,691 --> 00:00:09,221 Considered a paradise is something that's nothing new to anyone, 4 00:00:09,314 --> 00:00:13,314 but did you know that the islands have some unusual facts? 5 00:00:13,392 --> 00:00:15,292 Located in the Atlantic Ocean, 6 00:00:15,379 --> 00:00:18,059 Fernando de Noronha is a Brazilian archipelago 7 00:00:18,159 --> 00:00:19,959 in the state of Pernambuco. 8 00:00:20,039 --> 00:00:23,659 Sighted for the first time between 1500 and 1502, 9 00:00:23,747 --> 00:00:26,757 its discovery is attributed to an expedition led by 10 00:00:26,837 --> 00:00:30,889 the explorer Fernão de Noronha. Although there are controversies. 11 00:00:30,959 --> 00:00:34,514 However, it's known that the first to describe it was Americo Vespucci, 12 00:00:34,604 --> 00:00:38,744 on an expedition carried out between 1503 and 1504. 13 00:00:38,824 --> 00:00:43,723 In today's video: Ten incredible facts about Fernando de Noronha 14 00:00:45,146 --> 00:00:47,216 NOCECI Travels 15 00:00:47,946 --> 00:00:49,786 Prison in paradise 1 16 00:00:50,776 --> 00:00:52,876 Fernando de Noronha was once a prison. 17 00:00:52,956 --> 00:00:55,513 Can you imagine being detained in a place like this? 18 00:00:55,593 --> 00:00:58,066 As soon as, the Portuguese took over the Island, 19 00:00:58,146 --> 00:01:00,296 they ordered the construction of ten forts, 20 00:01:00,386 --> 00:01:02,986 preventing disembarkation anywhere on the island. 21 00:01:03,065 --> 00:01:05,885 The prisoners were sent in droves to Noronha, 22 00:01:05,973 --> 00:01:07,568 where many remained. 23 00:01:07,658 --> 00:01:13,927 The prison was built in 1737 and was only deactivated 200 years later, 24 00:01:14,007 --> 00:01:16,747 when Brazil entered the Second World War. 25 00:01:16,832 --> 00:01:20,612 This is when Noronha became a base for the National Defense. 26 00:01:20,692 --> 00:01:22,522 No babies are born in Noronha 2 27 00:01:23,980 --> 00:01:26,534 Giving birth is prohibited in the archipelago. 28 00:01:26,612 --> 00:01:28,982 Therefore, in the seventh month of pregnancy, 29 00:01:29,064 --> 00:01:32,206 all pregnant women are forced to leave their homes, 30 00:01:32,303 --> 00:01:36,200 their families, and loved ones to finish their pregnancy in Recife. 31 00:01:36,278 --> 00:01:40,461 The government pays for tickets, accommodation, and three meals a day 32 00:01:40,557 --> 00:01:43,606 for the pregnant woman and a companion till the baby is born. 33 00:01:43,677 --> 00:01:45,437 Wedding under the sea 3 34 00:01:46,687 --> 00:01:49,957 Fernando de Noronha is one of the best destinations in the world 35 00:01:50,044 --> 00:01:51,644 for practicing diving, 36 00:01:51,726 --> 00:01:54,386 which has also served as a wedding venue. 37 00:01:54,474 --> 00:01:55,684 In 1991, 38 00:01:55,759 --> 00:02:00,071 an American couple got married underwater in Ponta Sapata. 39 00:02:00,164 --> 00:02:01,534 In 2017, 40 00:02:01,609 --> 00:02:05,896 a couple from Fernando de Noronha got married in a cave in Sapata, 41 00:02:05,989 --> 00:02:08,531 at about 53 feet depth. 42 00:02:09,454 --> 00:02:11,244 Most beautiful beach on the planet 4 43 00:02:12,134 --> 00:02:13,281 In Fernando de Noronha, 44 00:02:13,372 --> 00:02:16,475 Sancho beach has been considered the best beach in the world 45 00:02:16,555 --> 00:02:21,995 for five times, through public voting, on the travel review website TripAdvisor. 46 00:02:22,772 --> 00:02:24,736 The most expensive gasoline in Brazil 5 47 00:02:25,672 --> 00:02:28,381 Fernando de Noronha has only one gas station. 48 00:02:28,468 --> 00:02:31,898 There you’ll find the most expensive gasoline in our country. 49 00:02:31,983 --> 00:02:36,573 The price can be fifty percent higher than in Recife, the capital. 50 00:02:37,379 --> 00:02:38,609 Ridesharing 6 51 00:02:39,968 --> 00:02:44,689 Although the island is quite small, walking there can be quite tiring. 52 00:02:44,784 --> 00:02:47,934 Mainly because Noronha is hot all year round, 53 00:02:48,007 --> 00:02:49,977 not to mention the price of gas. 54 00:02:50,061 --> 00:02:53,723 In case you're tired of walking and want to get a ride, sure thing, 55 00:02:53,796 --> 00:02:56,786 just use your thumb and if not the first, 56 00:02:56,877 --> 00:02:58,877 the second motorized person will stop. 57 00:02:58,956 --> 00:03:02,479 This is because ridesharing is very common and costumery in Noronha. 58 00:03:02,660 --> 00:03:04,298 Traveling turtles 7 59 00:03:06,174 --> 00:03:08,234 Fernando de Noronha is one of the largest 60 00:03:08,314 --> 00:03:11,824 Sea Turtle Sanctuary under preservation in Brazil. 61 00:03:11,904 --> 00:03:15,414 The archipelago has one of the most crystal-clear seas on the planet. 62 00:03:15,500 --> 00:03:18,809 The water is so clear that it's possible to see marine life 63 00:03:18,893 --> 00:03:21,063 at more than 132 ft deep. 64 00:03:21,461 --> 00:03:23,191 Shortest highway in Brazil 8 65 00:03:24,418 --> 00:03:28,618 BR-363 is the smallest highway in our country. 66 00:03:28,711 --> 00:03:31,729 And despite being only four and a half miles long, 67 00:03:31,809 --> 00:03:33,789 it's extremely important to the island, 68 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:37,583 being today the main road for tourists and local residents. 69 00:03:37,657 --> 00:03:40,130 Some beaches close at 6pm 9 70 00:03:41,397 --> 00:03:45,466 In Fernando de Noronha, many beaches are closed, after 6pm. 71 00:03:45,549 --> 00:03:48,569 This happens to protect sea turtles, 72 00:03:48,656 --> 00:03:52,836 which arrive on the sands to lay their eggs shortly after sunset. 73 00:03:53,727 --> 00:03:55,057 Perfect weather 10 74 00:03:56,105 --> 00:03:58,624 The natives say that Noronha has only two seasons. 75 00:03:58,698 --> 00:04:02,978 A dry season from August to February, and a rainy season from March to July. 76 00:04:03,065 --> 00:04:07,398 But being in the rainy season does not mean it will rain every day. 77 00:04:07,481 --> 00:04:08,910 It rains sporadically, 78 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:12,207 and even during this period you can still enjoy good sunny days. 79 00:04:12,287 --> 00:04:15,117 The average temperature is 82ºF. 80 00:04:15,203 --> 00:04:17,702 Did you already know these interesting facts about 81 00:04:17,785 --> 00:04:18,785 Fernando de Noronha? 82 00:04:18,870 --> 00:04:20,650 Let us know in the comments. 83 00:04:20,734 --> 00:04:23,764 Please subscribe! 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