Fees · Destination Guide
Recife Brazil
Wreck dives off the city, reef lagoons down the coast, Noronha as the bonus lap
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 18 sources
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Fernando de Noronha Environmental Preservation Fee (TPA) - BRL varies (daily rate, depends on length of stay)
- Fernando de Noronha Marine Park ticket (ICMBio) - BRL varies (tariff depends on visitor category)
- Typical payment pattern: Recife does not have a single universal marinepark tag like some island destinations.
What people usually pay
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. |