Fees · Destination Guide
Wreck dives off the city, reef lagoons down the coast, Noronha as the bonus lap
Key fee: Fernando de Noronha Environmental Preservation Fee (TPA)
BRL varies (daily rate, depends on length of stay)
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 18 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Recife does not have a single universal marine-park tag like some island destinations. Costs and permits are activity-specific: boat trips, protected-area rules, and (if you extend) Fernando de Noronha's mandatory fees and park tickets.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando de Noronha Environmental Preservation Fee (TPA) | BRL varies (daily rate, depends on length of stay) per day (Noronha stay) | Travelers visiting Fernando de Noronha (extension trip) |
| Official TPA portal for Fernando de Noronha |
Recife itself does not require this fee. If you add Noronha, pay the TPA before or on arrival and keep proof accessible. |
| Fernando de Noronha Marine Park ticket (ICMBio) | BRL varies (tariff depends on visitor category) multi-day pass (check current rules) | Visitors entering designated park areas in Fernando de Noronha | Official Noronha park ticket site | The park ticket is separate from the TPA. If your Noronha itinerary includes park beaches or diving in regulated zones, budget for this pass. |
| Jangada boat to Porto de Galinhas natural pools | BRL varies (per person, per trip) per trip | Snorkelers and beach visitors accessing offshore reef pools by boat | Local jangada cooperatives and beachfront kiosks in Porto de Galinhas | Pricing and schedules depend on tide and sea conditions. Choose operators who reinforce no-stand-on-coral rules. |
| APA Costa dos Corais guided nature activities | Included in tour / BRL varies per trip | Visitors joining reef, estuary, or wildlife activities in the APA Costa dos Corais region | Licensed operators in Tamandare and surrounding south-coast towns | Some sensitive areas are managed with rules around group size, wildlife distance, and authorized access. Follow ICMBio guidance and do not attempt to DIY sensitive sites. |
Fee
per day (Noronha stay)
Recife itself does not require this fee. If you add Noronha, pay the TPA before or on arrival and keep proof accessible.
multi-day pass (check current rules)
The park ticket is separate from the TPA. If your Noronha itinerary includes park beaches or diving in regulated zones, budget for this pass.
per trip
Pricing and schedules depend on tide and sea conditions. Choose operators who reinforce no-stand-on-coral rules.
per trip
Some sensitive areas are managed with rules around group size, wildlife distance, and authorized access. Follow ICMBio guidance and do not attempt to DIY sensitive sites.