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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Baía do Sancho

Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 9 2026

Top 10No. 1 in Latin AmericaNo. 1 in Brazil

Baía do Sancho

A crescent of fine white sand below vegetated cliffs, with clear turquoise water, reefs and abundant marine life. Visitors walk a paved trail past clifftop viewpoints, then descend narrow iron ladders through a rock crevice and stone steps, or arrive by boat.

Highlights

  • Fine white sand
  • Turtles, rays and fish
  • Dolphin Trail viewpoints

Good to know

  • National park pass required, valid 10 days
  • Set times for going down and up
  • No kiosks or water; bring food

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