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Atalaia Beach

Fernando de Noronha, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Sao Paulo, SP
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

it must be beautiful, in good wheather conditions they say it´s like a pond full of colorfull fishes and even a small shark can come by just to say hello. couldn´t get in the water cause the tides weren´t ok... check it before going. More

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Sao Paolo
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

It can be hard to walk if you have to go at midday, There is no shadow in the way and you are not allowed to protect yourself with sunblock because the enviroment protection. It is not recommended use shoes like Havaianas to avoid any hurts in your feet. More

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Vancouver
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

You must hire a guide to visit Atalaia. Small groups only are allowed access, and then only during the two or three hours when the tide is right for snorkeling. And you are limited to just thirty minutes in the water. But it's worth it. Lots of fish. And the reef is not trampled to death like Hanauma Bay on... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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Maceió
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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Florianopolis, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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Curitiba
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
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