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reef in front of the village and One of Pernambuco’s most
swim in natural tidal pools popular and famous
teaming with exotic tropical destinations is located 354
fish. The village of Porto de kilometres (220 miles) off the
Galinhas has terrific character Brazilian coast in the Atlantic
and charm that is reflected in Ocean. It is a 21-island unspoilt
its bars and restaurants. The archipelago known as Fernando
main form of transport in the de Noronha. The main island,
area – including the taxis - is which makes up 91% of the
the open top beach buggies, total landmass, is 10 kilometres
and that only adds to the long and 3.5 wide (6 miles by 2)
Brazilian beach experience. and has a population of just
2,000. As well as its
Other popular areas along the outstanding beaches and
coast of Pernambuco include laidback lifestyle, Fernando de
Tamandaré, Itamaracá and, for Noronha offers the best diving
surfers, Maracaípe. Inland the in Brazil. The diversity of the
main attraction is Caruaru, different species of sea life and
famous for the region’s ceramic the unique accumulation of
figures, and Novo Jerusalem dolphins lead UNESCO to
where the Passion of Christ is declare the islands as a World
performed each Easter week. Heritage Site in 2001.
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