Praia do Sancho is part of the Marine National Park Ana Clara Marinho/TV Globo Baía do Sancho, which is part of the Fernando de Noronha National Park, was ranked 33rd in the "The World's 50 Best Beaches" ranking, which brings together the 50 best beaches in the world. According to the publication, Baía do Sancho "represents the essence of a remote beach paradise". The ranking highlights the cliffs that surround the beach, the crystal clear waters in emerald tones and the golden sand strip. ? Receive g1 news on WhatsApp The president of the Fernando de Noronha Tourism Council, Ailton Flor, assessed that the award reinforces the island's position among the main ecotourism destinations in the world. "This international recognition strengthens Noronha's image and highlights the island's commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable tourism. Furthermore, it increases the visibility of the destination and contributes to the development of tourist activity", he stated. Bathing in waterfalls at Praia do Sancho is prohibited in Fernando de Noronha During the rainy season, between March and July, Sancho now has waterfalls that can be seen (see video above). The Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) does not allow bathing for safety reasons. In addition to Baía do Sancho, another Brazilian beach appears in the ranking of the 50 best in the world. Pontal do Atalaia, in Arraial do Cabo, occupies 44th position on the list. How to get there Access to Baía do Sancho can be done via a staircase installed on a wall over 50 meters high. The route includes two metal stairs fixed to the rock and a third stone staircase. Another option is to get to the beach via boat trips carried out by vessels authorized to operate in the National Marine Park. Sancho has crystal clear water and has received other international titles Zaira Matheus/Personal collection Other recognitions Sancho Bay has been voted the best beach in the world six times by the travel website TripAdvisor. Recognition was granted in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2023. Ticket To visit the Fernando de Noronha National Marine Park, you must purchase a ticket. Entrance costs R$192 for Brazilians and R$384 for foreign visitors. VIDEOS: most seen in Pernambuco in the last 7 days