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Gales

Maragogi, State of Alagoas, Brazil
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Ranked #3 of 16 attractions in Maragogi
Type: Beaches
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Sao Paulo, SP
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43 reviews 43 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

Maragogi has the 3rd. biggest coral reef in the world (losing its place only to Australia and Mexico) and Gales are one of the beautiful natural swimming pools formed by it. Many companies offer rides to it, so you have to look it up before making up your mind on which one you should choose. You can always check it... More

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Ribeirao Preto, SP
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37 reviews 37 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

This is the greatest attraction of Maragogi. Do not miss!!!

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Maragogi, AL
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92 reviews 92 reviews
44 attraction reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

The Costa de Corais, 140 km of tropical coral reefs has become a Federal Protection Area contolled by a special legislation that will insure its natural beauty forever. Maragogi/Japaratinga is the area that provides the best access to board a catamaran to visit the tropical pools on the reefs.

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Milan, Italy
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77 reviews 77 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2011

There are pelnty of boats that go to the gales, we took the small (8 people) and fast boat, it gets there first (10 minutes max) and is fun... also the price was less then the big touristic boat. We took our wet suites and snorkel equipment, a good choise (hiring is expensive), also bring a sweater for the way... More

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Toronto, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011

The experience was good, but it is not comparable to diving in the Caribe. We got some boat sickness while waiting the boat crew - they kept trying to get more tourists instead of leaving with the boat only partially full.

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW
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Brasilia, DF
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013
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Penapolis
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22 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013
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Cachoeiro De Itapemirim, ES
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013
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Ribeirao Preto, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013
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