The Archipelago

Fernando de Noronha 
has an impressive beauty,

the most beautiful beaches.

Being considered a paradise 
is nothing new to anyone,

but did you know that the island 
has some unusual curiosities?

Located in the Atlantic Ocean,

Fernando de Noronha 
is a Brazilian archipelago

in the state of Pernambuco.

Sighted for the first time 
between 1500 and 1502,

its discovery is attributed 
to an expedition

led by the explorer Fernão de Noronha, 
although there are controversies.

However, it is certain that the first
to describe it was Americo Vespucci

on an expedition carried out 
between 1503 and 1504.

In today's video: Ten incredible facts 
about Fernando de Noronha.

A Prison In Paradise
1

Fernando de Noronha was once a prison.

Imagine being detained in a place like this.

As soon as the Portuguese took over the Island,

they ordered the construction of 10 forts,

preventing disembarkation 
in any part of the island.

The prisoners were sent 
in droves to Noronha,

where many remained.

The prison was built in 1737 
and was only deactivated 200 years later,

with Brazil entering
the Second World War.

This was when Noronha ended up 
becoming a base for the National Defense.

No Babies Are Born In Noronha
2

The birth of children 
is prohibited in the archipelago.

Therefore, 
in the seventh month of pregnancy,

all pregnant women 
are forced to leave their homes,

their families, and loved ones 
to finish their pregnancy in Recife.

The government pays for tickets, 
accommodation, and three meals a day

for the pregnant woman 
and a companion until the baby is born.

Wedding Under The Sea
3

Fernando de Noronha is one of the 
best destinations in the world

for practicing diving,

which has also served 
as a wedding venue.

In 1991,

an American couple got married

at the bottom of the sea, 
in Ponta da Sapata.

In 2017,

a couple from Fernando de Noronha 
got married in the Sapata cave,

at a depth of 16m.

Most Beautiful Beach On The Planet 
4

Sancho beach, in Fernando de Noronha, 
has been considered the best beach

in the world five times, 
through public voting

on the travel review website TripAdvisor.

The Most Expensive Gasoline In Brazil
5

Fernando de Noronha 
has only one gas station.

There you will find the most 
expensive gasoline in our country.

The price can be up to fifty percent 
higher than in Recife, the capital.

Ridesharing 
6

Although the island is quite small, 
walking there can be quite tiring.

Mainly because 
Noronha is hot all year round,

not to mention the price of gas.

If you are tired of walking 
and want to get a ride,

just use your thumb 
and, if not the first,

the second motorized person will stop.

This is because ridesharing 
is very common and costumery in Noronha.

Traveling Turtles
7

Fernando de Noronha is one of the largest 
sea turtle preservation sanctuaries in Brazil.

The archipelago has one of 
the most crystal-clear seas on the planet.

The water is so clear 
that it is possible to see marine life

more than 40 meters deep.

Shortest Highway in Brazil
8

BR-363 is the smallest 
highway in our country.

And despite being only 7 km long,

it is extremely important for the Island,

being today the main road 
for tourists and residents.

Some Beaches Close At 6pm
9

After 6pm, many beaches 
in Fernando de Noronha close.

This happens to protect sea turtles,

which arrive on the sands
to lay their eggs shortly after sunset.

Perfect Weather
10

The natives say that 
Noronha has two seasons.

A dry season from August to February, 
and a rainy season from March to July.

But being in the rainy season 
doesn't mean it will rain every day.

It rains sporadically,

and even during this period 
you enjoy good sunny days.

The average temperature is 28ºC.

Did you already know 
these interesting facts

about Fernando de Noronha?

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