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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 4 December 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 25 January 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 29 December 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 4 December 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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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 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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São Cae
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3 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW
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Sao Paulo, SP
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW
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Ouro Branco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013
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Monte Alegre do Sul, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013
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