Baia do Sancho
Baia do Sancho
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- MatheusColaresSao Paulo, SP88 contributionsOne of the most beautiful beaches I have ever visited, no doubt! The beach of Sancho has crystal clear waters with great visibility for snorkeling practice, a good length of sand strip, rocky walls that make the scenery more beautiful and plenty of preserved nature. It is important to emphasize that this is not a beach of easy access (and maybe that is the secret for it to be so preserved and beautiful!). To access the beach, there are two means: by boat or on foot, entering by PIC Sancho. There is a trail of less than 1km to be travelled on foot, with good accessibility. Along this trail, you can observe birds (a highlight for the two endemic birds of Noronha: the sebito-de-noronha and the cocoruta; and for the atobás-de-pe-red, which nest in the area), lagartos (mabuias and tejus) and mocós. After this route, it is necessary to descend a staircase through a slit in the rock and then continue by a carpentry staircase (photo of the carpentry staircase available). To go down, it is an animation only, but to go up is that the beast catches :') Arriving on the beach, there is no sunshine structure and chairs. The belongings are left near the stones or in the shadows of some trees. Then, just run for the sea and enjoy!! I don't want to discourage you with this report. Look at it! I want you to prepare well to see this wonderful beach. I myself went twice and loved it (one with the ilhatour and again without a guide). Other information relevant to planning your Sancho trip: - It is necessary to have admission to access the Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park - There are established times for descents and ascents (see photo). In addition, it is important to pay attention to the tide on the island to opt for a more pleasant time to enjoy the sea. The time between 10 and 13h is when the beach is most crowded (and it is not so cool), because it is when most ilhatour groups go there. - It is possible to use a rope to descend and climb belongings on the stairs - It is important to take water, as the heat is great and there is a risk of dehydration if you do not bring drinking water (it is possible to fill reusable bottles for 5 reais in PIC Sancho) - There are lifeguards on the beach until 16:20 If you thought it wasn’t for you, consider going to the beach by boat (I have no idea of values, but I imagine it isn’t cheap), as it’s a paradisiac place.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 26, 2024
- FilipeNiteroi, RJ53 contributionsSolo travel is a great discovery of yourself. 1 week, lots of stories! I did most of the beaches with the guide @galegonoronha and it was sensational. We start the day towards the south beach. Tour for appreciation because there is a large presence of sharks on the surface. We then went to the beach of the Lion and, by there, we walked to a good piece for bathing. In the afternoon, we went to the beach of Cacimba do Padre and we liked there and soon the Bay of Pigs. With snorkeling in hand, we immediately went to dive through Sancho Bay, where biodiversity is impressive – already on the surface, I saw cardum and turtles, no need for a cylinder! The view from the beach is from another world: rocks, vegetation and a drop of water in the middle of paradise. The next day, I fell from the parachutes at the Cacimba do Padre with the Fly Factory gallery at the Above Noronha event. Lots of adrenaline and the view of the island up there is surreal! ✈️ This island is all! 🔥 #FernandoDeNoronha #BaíaDoSancho #Snorkel #CacimbaDoPadre #FlyFactory #AboveNoronha #TravelSolo #Adventure #VibesVisited December 2023Traveled soloWritten November 23, 2024
- Marie T1 contributionIncredible view, perfect water temperate, and incredible view! I highly recommend visiting it it’s a really fun experience and is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. It’s also really fun to go in the water since you can see so many fish and the water is so clear.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 17, 2025
- Mônica GarcezRio de Janeiro, RJ523 contributionsYesterday we went to see the Sancho Basin / Beach. I had passed by boat by the sea and already visualized the place, but the view from the land to the sea is much more beautiful. The site has a good structure at the beginning of the short trail / sidewalk until you reach the stairs that give access to the beach. It has a snack bar and da to put some items in the backpack or even rent the snorkel for the dives. We picked up a pretty big queue at 10 a.m. and had to wait up there for the 11:30 descent... it looks like it was atypical yesterday. I got off Hawaii slippers and it's fine. The backpack was stuck in the back. On the beach there is no qq structure. The place is beautiful for relaxing, contemplating, photographing and bathing, as well as diving and visualizing the beautiful marine life. ImperversibleVisited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 12, 2024
- LuisTSSao Jose Dos Campos, SP678 contributionsPractically everything has already been said about Sancho Bay. I emphasize that for those who access it by land, the climb (especially) can be quite tiring. Bring water, sunscreen, a mask, and snorkel. By the cliff, there are some trees where you can shelter from the sun. I recommend wearing beach shoes, which will be useful throughout your stay. And enjoy.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 9, 2024
- Fernanda S15 contributionsPERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fauna and flora preserved, a paradise!! I don't see the time to go back! On a 7 day trip, I was 3 days away! Pq is very beautiful!! Still has the viewpoint to the hill 2 brothers and the dolphin bay trail, 2 unforgettable attractionsVisited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 4, 2024
- Cátia E15 contributionsReally makes right to the title! It's just perfect! Exuberant nature! Videos and photographs cannot show the beauty of the place. There is a certain difficulty to get to the beach, as access is by a staircase encased in a stone, but worth the effort!Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 28, 2024
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Cynthia E
Manaus, AM24 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
For the price you pay, Noronha still has a lot to improve. Beautiful places. Wonderful people. Almost non-existent infrastructure. Access to Sancho beach involves going down a staircase placed in a narrow crevice, respecting the rock formation. A giant queue forms, with clearly defined pick-up/drop-off times. However, everything would flow better if they placed the visitors' objects in a bag/basket and handed them to their respective guests at the end of the climb/descent. Movements would take place much faster without people having to balance a bag/vest/snorkel on their backs as they squeeze through the crack. This is how it is done in the underground rivers in Cancún, they put it in a bag, they give you the key, you hang it around your neck and at the end of the journey you remove everything safely/with peace of mind. That simple.

Written February 17, 2024
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Saude B
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Jan 2025 • Friends
The beach is impeccable, perfect! The only negative observation was about the guide Manuela, extremely rude and poorly polite, does not provide the necessary information. I came to the place to go down with my friends but I didn't know about the departure times because I was a tourist, the tourists had not even started to go down but the guide said we were 2 minutes late and would not allow. Okay, all right. You just said that. We wait sitting in a nearby bench. More people were arriving and crowding at the door, we did not know again that a queue would be formed, we did not know the place, the guide Manuela literally saw that we arrived there even before the previous group and half who got out of the situation because we did not crowd at the entrance. Literally a very bad professional, besides poorly educated, it seems that she was not to help in anything.
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Written February 11, 2025
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calatayud2018
Buenos Aires, Argentina10 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We went on a tour, visiting several beaches, including Sancho.
It is a beach that cannot be considered “one of the best in the world”: in Fernando de Noronha there are better ones. Access is too uncomfortable, they allow you to stay for a short time, and nothing extraordinary
It is a beach that cannot be considered “one of the best in the world”: in Fernando de Noronha there are better ones. Access is too uncomfortable, they allow you to stay for a short time, and nothing extraordinary

Written March 19, 2024
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carlosmartins68
Porto Velho, RO3,654 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The difficulty of access increases the expectation of arrival. Access is regulated with periods that only go down the stairs through the crack, and periods that only go up the stairs. Park monitors control the ascent and descent. If you go early, you can enjoy the shade of the cliff and the occasional tree. It has no infrastructure whatsoever. It has some rocks in the central region, which require care from bathers who like to catch “alligators” in the waves. At the ends of the beach, we can snorkel, due to the presence of corals. There are also corals in the center of the beach, about 50m out to sea, where boats stop for traditional boat trips.

Written November 7, 2023
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camazine
Boalsburg, PA30 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Considered by some to be the best beach in the world, this is certainly my favorite. The beach can only be reached by a walk through a wooded area along a boardwalk, followed by a descent down a long ladder through a rock crevice. Access to the beach is restricted, and is never crowded. Indeed, there are few people and if you go early in the morning, the beach is all yours. One needs to purchase a pass to obtain entrance to the national park beaches on the island of Fernando de Noronha. I felt it was certainly worthwhile to support the conservation efforts and maintenance of Noronha’s many beaches. Your pass gives you access to all the beaches in the park system.
Written January 11, 2020
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EasyGoingMidwestGuy
Rio de Janeiro, RJ77 contributions
Jan 2021
Sancho deserves its ratings - its absolutely a beautiful remote beach with majestic bluffs that can take your breath away. Having to descend what at first glance seems to be dangerous ladders in the cracks of the rocks just adds to the experience. But it is actually easy to get down. Be aware there are scheduled times to go up and down the ladders, so plan accordingly.
Written January 22, 2021
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akeyaranu
London, UK154 contributions
Jan 2021
It is a very beautiful beach, a pretty much postcard beach.
Good to stroll on, there are some pretty cool crabs and they're quite comfortable around people.
From the top you can see big sharks and rays swimming really close to the shore.
However,
There is a reason why almost all photos from this place don't have people swimming in them.. When I went the sea was quite choppy, and pretty impossible to snorkel or swim leisurely. The sea is the calmest first thing in the morning, so go as soon as the centre opens at 9am to get your snorkeling in, by 11am it was back to choppy. By choppy sea I mean pretty strong currents and big waves that are pretty tough even if you're a good swimmer.
There are also obstacles of getting to the beach itself that you need to be aware of. To get to the beach and back you will have to climb two huge ladders. They're sturdy, but a little unnerving, if you have a thing about heights or claustrophobia, or bad knees, I imagine it's not the experience you'd be looking for. After the ladders there are pretty steep rocky steps, but if you made it after the ladder they're fine.
Anyway, it's not really a swimming beach, there is also very little shade and it's usually taken by people who arrive early.
Good to stroll on, there are some pretty cool crabs and they're quite comfortable around people.
From the top you can see big sharks and rays swimming really close to the shore.
However,
There is a reason why almost all photos from this place don't have people swimming in them.. When I went the sea was quite choppy, and pretty impossible to snorkel or swim leisurely. The sea is the calmest first thing in the morning, so go as soon as the centre opens at 9am to get your snorkeling in, by 11am it was back to choppy. By choppy sea I mean pretty strong currents and big waves that are pretty tough even if you're a good swimmer.
There are also obstacles of getting to the beach itself that you need to be aware of. To get to the beach and back you will have to climb two huge ladders. They're sturdy, but a little unnerving, if you have a thing about heights or claustrophobia, or bad knees, I imagine it's not the experience you'd be looking for. After the ladders there are pretty steep rocky steps, but if you made it after the ladder they're fine.
Anyway, it's not really a swimming beach, there is also very little shade and it's usually taken by people who arrive early.
Written January 23, 2021
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Tathiane
Sao Paulo, SP477 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Beautiful beach, despite the stairs, it's worth the effort to go up and down the stairs offered. It is important to pay attention to the schedule to enjoy the beauty that the city offers. There are no tents like some beaches but it's worth every minute spent in this little paradise

Written August 1, 2023
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marcusrjr
Sao Paulo, SP1,674 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
This was once elected the most beautiful brach in the world.
There are lookouts in both sides of the beach, one on the "Tirlah do golfinho" and another from the right part. Those views are awesome. Its worthy.
To reach the beach, its a bit complicated you have to go down for narrow stairs, and after that walk a little. Not very advisable for older people. Because its narrow, only one person can go at the same time. Therefore, there are some time tables. There are times when people can only go down and times whem you can only go back, so pay attention to it.
The beach is beautiful, and is great for snorkelling.
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There are lookouts in both sides of the beach, one on the "Tirlah do golfinho" and another from the right part. Those views are awesome. Its worthy.
To reach the beach, its a bit complicated you have to go down for narrow stairs, and after that walk a little. Not very advisable for older people. Because its narrow, only one person can go at the same time. Therefore, there are some time tables. There are times when people can only go down and times whem you can only go back, so pay attention to it.
The beach is beautiful, and is great for snorkelling.
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Written July 4, 2021
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Fabiano Costa
Nova Friburgo, RJ15 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Beautiful beach. Lots of marine life, natural preservation with access control. Entry and exit at set times, difficulty getting down the coast to the beach. Lookout for photos. One of the best beaches in the archipelago without a doubt.

Written October 14, 2023
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hola! te consulto, para llegar a las playas son todos terrenos escarpados? asi como Pipa (no se si conoces, son todos acantilados, y subir y bajar muuuchas escaleras) y otra cosa, se disdruta el dia a pleno, o hay alguna hora temprana en que ya hay sombra? esto te consulto porque en Pipa tipo 16 ya da la sombra por los acantilados y no da el sol hasta tarde como en otros lugares. Gracias desde ya! abrazo!
Written December 12, 2024
Hello, I read you have to reserve a time to go to the beach by ladder. Can I do this online or ahead of time? I'm only on the island for 3 days and want to make I get a very early morning time slots. Thanks!
Written November 25, 2020
You don't seem to have gotten an answer to this question, did you go and find out? I.e. same question I was going to ask, can you now answer? Thanks in advance.
Written July 28, 2022
Precio para familia de 2 adultos y 2 menores total 4 para 7 dias desde el 13 de febrero al 20 del mismo mea de 2021 , como se reserva y qie adelanto en plata hsy que dar siempre en pesos argentinos....gracias
Written November 21, 2020
Hay paquetes de 7 dias con aero y hotel
Written October 18, 2019
Hola, quería consultarles por los comentarios sobre Bahía do Sancho o Noronha en general. Tengo pensado viajar unos 10 días entre fines de Enero y principios de Febrero. Las olas grandes no me molestan pero debido a este fenómeno y en esos meses pierde atractivo la visual? o no podes bañarte? Cómo es la temperatura del agua? Cualquier otro dato que quieran/puedan aportarme...
Gracias!
Emma
Written September 29, 2019
El agua super calentira. Te podes bañar sin problema en Sueste y Sancho. Vale la pena el snorkel
Written January 26, 2020
Hola Pablo..gracias por la info...pregunta: si accedes por tierra a la bahia do sancho se permite quedarte el tiempo que quieras alli o te hechan a las 2 horas tambien? Porque con la tasa que se paga para entrar al parque me daria pena tener que irme tan pronto de un lugar asi!!
Written August 4, 2019
Hola, si se accede por tierra, aunque siempre hay mucho barro por las intensas lluvias que son algo comun. Fui una primera vez tarde, con unos amigos en buggy, alrededor de las cinco y media de la tarde y ya estaba cerrado al acceso, pero pudimos recorrer las pasarelas y tener esplendidas vistas del atardecer. Muy recomendable. Incluso vimos tiburones regresando a sus moradas cerca de los dos hermanos (Dois Irmaos). Caminando es dificil por el barro, ya que son unas cuantas cuadras desde donde te deja el bus de la isla. Luego regrese por la mañana y como ese dia llovio bastante nos quedamos el tiempo que quisimos, luego salio el sol y fue fantastico.
Written September 3, 2019
Buenas tardes, quería consultar si hay un máximo de tiempo o de días que se puede visitar la playa, o si es de libre ingreso una vez que se abona la entrada al Parque Nacional.
Gracias!!!
Written July 16, 2019
Hola gente, voy a viajar con unos amigos y tenemos inquietudes que no pudimos resolver buscando info por internet, a ver si alguien que fue nos puede ayudar.
Queremos saber precios, cuanto sale comer? cuanto salen las entradas a las playas, en caso de bucear cuanto sale? y si recomiendan algun hospedaje economico. Desde ya muchas gracias!
Written July 2, 2019
Hola! Regrese hace una semana de noronha. La tasa de preservación ambiental que hay que pagar para ingresar a la isla sale alrededor de 60 reales por día... podes pagarla en el aeropuerto o por internet antes de llegar. Para acceder a playas como Baia do Sancho tienes que pagar una tasa de preservación marítima que cuesta 212 reales por 10 días. Ese trámite es personal y debes realizarlo en Proyecto Tamar, donde te dan una credencial para acceder a esos lugar y ciertas trilhas que recomiendo reservar en cuanto llegues porque hay cupos limitados y se acaban al instante. En la playa do sudeste se puede hacer mergulho, contratando un instructor por 60 reales o bien hacerlo por tu cuenta ( yo elegí esa opción y sólo pague 25 por el alquiler de la máscara, patas de rana y chaleco salvavidas). También podes hacer mergulho realizando la trilha de atalaia y te cobran 15 el alquiler de la máscara - que es lo único necesario porque son piletas naturales. Para cualquiera de esos lugares precisas la tasa de preservación marítima.
Comer es bastante caro.. siempre arriba de 50 reales por persona. Podes encontrar lugares donde una hamburguesa sale entre 20 y 30.. de lo más económico... pero también hay restaurantes de comida al peso por 80.
Yo fui con lo Justo y me di todos los gustos... mi recomendación: moverse en el bus que sale 5 reales y te lleva a todas partes, unas buenas zapatillas para caminar. No es necesario contratar excursiones... todas arriba de los 300 reales por unas pocas horas... para la playa alquilar sombrillas por 10 reales ya que casi no hay sombra y allí cuestan de 50 reales para arriba. Cualquier otra duda estoy a disposición.
Written July 14, 2019
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