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Jericoacoara, in Ceara's West Coast, is said to be one of Brazil's most beautiful beaches, as the American newspaper Washington Post published (March, 15, 1987). Come and discover this old fishermen little town. More on Jericoacoara

Other pearl of Brazil's paradises: Fernando de Noronha Islands. To keep these islands preserved, they are declared Environment Protected Area. Visitors pay a preservation tax and tourism is limited. More on FN Islands

The Fernando de Noronha Island is a true ecological sanctuary. Actually, all the island is a National Park and an Area for the Protection of the Environment. Its beaches, due to this fact, are said to be Brazil's most beautiful beaches.

Part of the Discovery Coast of Bahia, Porto Seguro and its neighbouring beaches have always been the prefered ones of those who love Brazil's beautiful beaches, specially during the Carnival.

In spite of the difficulties to get there, Jericoacoara is the most in of all Ceará's beaches, and, even of Brazil's beaches. This is also true for foreigners, particularly Americans, who love Jeri.

The Genipabu beach, in the Natal's neighbourhood, in Rio Grande do Norte State, is one of the most prefered for lovers of good beaches: dunes and lagoons complete the landscape.

Porto de Galinhas and its natural swiming pools has become in a few years one of the most cheerful beaches of Pernambuco State. It is veary easy to get there because the beach is not far away from Recife.

The so called Beach of the Frenchman, Praia do Francês, in Maceió, the capital of Alagoas State (AL) attracts many visitors. The lagoons of Maceió and those along the seaside are also some reasons for that preference.

Last Update: Dec. 26, 2004
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