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Experience Fernando de Noronha at the Pousada Ze Maria, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Pousada Ze Maria has been selected by DiscoverBrazil as one of the best pousadas in Fernando de Noronha. The pousada has 15 comfortable apartments, king size beds, an infinity pool with a breathtaking view of Morro do Pico, one of Fernando de Noronha’s landmarks. This is one of the few places in Noronha where you can see both sides of the island.

Pousada Ze Maria was created by its founder, Ze Maria, who started by hosting friends and close acquaintances at his home. Ze Maria would cook and entertain his guests at his famous dinner parties and eventually started renting rooms in his house. Recently Ze Maria partnered with Celso Freire, one of three Cordon Bleu chefs in Brazil, and built this small pousada with 15 apartments. Today, Pousada Ze Maria has become a symbol of charm and a must-visit place in Fernando de Noronha.

While staying at the Pousada Ze Maria, you will be able to experience the exciting activities Fernando de Noronha has to offer, such as, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, trekking, turtle watching and island touring, among others. DiscoverBrazil also offers private scuba diving tours, as well as dolphin watching and private fishing adventures.

Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago, formed by 21 islands, with a total area of 26 km2 (10 sq miles), was discovered by Americo Vespucci in 1500, and was the private property of a Portuguese noble, who gave the island its name. It later became a Portuguese navy base, and then a powerful point for invasions for Dutch, French and English colonists. Amazingly, it was used as a federal prison and today is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in Brazil.