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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Brazil

The top 149 dive and snorkel sites in Brazil, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Brazil guide

dive sites
149
dive shops
51
AreasRio de Janeiro35State of Pernambuco25Santa Catarina24São Paulo15State of Rio Grande do Norte9Bahia7State of Ceará7Minas Gerais7
100 sites, ranked by diver reviews
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Abismo Anhumas - Bonito

5.0(1 review)Brazil, Mato Grosso do Sul

There are some enterprises that organize the entire ride. From the entrance (a hole) people go down about 72 meters (230 ft) in rapel style inside the cave. Snorkelling for all dive is possible but only CMAS * / OW can dive to 18m (59ft) and in all cases using light. There are many "martian-like" structures and "moon-like" surfaces. Very diferent and interesting dive. From Bonito, 23Km (about 15mi) by ground transportation. 2 minutes walking to the cave entrance.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Vapor Bahia

5.0(1 review)Brazil, Pernambuco

This big ship sunked after colision with "Pirapama". Special site to see big turtles, lobster, little life in large schools, rays and sharks - Tubarão Lambaru or Tubarão Lixa(Ginglymostoma cirratum). Navigation 10km from Ponta das Pedras beach in Recife - PE or 12 km from Acaú beach - Paraíba. Vapor Bahia is also known as Vapor Bahia.

BeginnerMax depth 78.7 ftBoat entry
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Porto de Galinhas

4.0(1 review)Brazil, Pernambuco

Inside the reefs bar area, near shore, the depth is low and good for snorkeling. Outside the reefs bar, care is necessary about the rocks. Nos canais dos recifes a profundidade é boa para mergulho livre (snorkel). Depois dos recifes é necessário cuidado com as pedras. From shore (inside the reef bar) or by boat (outside the reef bar). Da praia pelos canais dos recifes ou de barco contornado os recifes.

BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat or Shore entry
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Arraial do Cabo

3.0(1 review)South America, Brazil, Caribbean

Arraial do Cabo is a 3.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in South America, Brazil, Caribbean which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

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Saco do Oratório

No reviews yetBrazil, Sao Paulo

Saco do Oratório is located into the Alcatrazes archipelago. Northeast of Sao Paulo.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Laje de Santos State Park

No reviews yetBrazil, Sao Paulo

Dive with Mantas! Laje de Santos is a small island located 23 nautical miles south east of Santos. There is a navigation light on the island. It is a State Park. Laje de Santos State Park is also known as Laje.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Ilha Grande

No reviews yetBrazil, Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis

Por ônibus (dutra) Ilha Grande is also known as Angra dos Reis.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Victory 8B

No reviews yetBrazil, Espirito Santo, Espirito Santo and Guarapari

This 90m long vessel was sunk as an artificial Reef 03/07/2003. Approx 45 minutes by boat from Guarapari.

IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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Ilha Escalvada

No reviews yetBrazil, Espirito Santo, Espirito Santo and Guarapari

Ilha Escalvada is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Brazil, Espirito Santo, Espirito Santo and Guarapari which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Lago Azul Mara Rosa

No reviews yetBrazil, Goias

The Blue Lake is a lake in an old gold-mining. The Blue Lake is between the town of Mara Rosa (GO) and Amaralina (GO). Mara Rosa a super friendly and relaxed place, is 320 km from Brasilia and 12 km of Lake Blue. With water over 20m of visibility and temperature of 27°C, the Blue Lake has become one of the best diving point of Brazil. With depths ranging from 6m to 70m, can make all kinds of diving, from recreational to technical. North of brasilia, Goiás region. Only by car. Lago Azul Mara Rosa is also known as Lago Azul, Mara Rosa.

BeginnerMax depth 98.4 ftShore entry
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Ilha das Cabras

No reviews yetBrazil, Sao Paulo

Ilha das Cabras is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Brazil, Sao Paulo which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 9.8 ftBoat or Shore entry
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Caverna da Sapata

No reviews yetBrazil, Pernambuco, Fernando de Noronha

Wall dive culminating in a big cave encrusted with sponges. Rays, sharks, groupers, turtles, morays, barracudas and lobsters are common and if you are lucky you'll see dolphins.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Ilha Rapada

No reviews yetBrazil, Sao Paulo

Close to Ilha das Couves, in front of Ubatumirim beach. From Ubatuba-SP.

BeginnerMax depth 29.5 ftBoat entry
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Enseada da Praia Vermelha

No reviews yetBrazil, Rio de Janeiro, Cabo

Easy access by boat from the harbour. Sometimes restricted by Brazilian Environmental Agency (IBAMA), need to check first. Enseada da Praia Vermelha is also known as Praia Vermelha.

BeginnerMax depth 23 ftBoat entry
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Ilha das Couves - Paredinha das Miriquites

No reviews yetBrazil, Sao Paulo

It starts in front of the beach and continues towards the channel between Ilha das Couves and the Ilhote das Couves. It is a shallow dive, about 8 meters average where it is possible to find many small fishes, moray eels (mirichitis), turtles and corals. The visibility in the summer can reach more than 15 meters and the temperature 27 degrees celsius. Ubatuba

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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Lagoinha

No reviews yetBrazil, Santa Catarina, Bombinhas Florianopolis

Lagoinha is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Brazil, Santa Catarina, Bombinhas Florianopolis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Taurus

No reviews yetBrazil, Pernambuco

Boat sunk to create artificial reef. Keeps small life living in large schools. From Recife - PE - GPS. In front of Boa Viagem beach.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Maraldi

No reviews yetBrazil, Bahia

The Maraldi is an English ship which ran aground at 21:00 pm on February 28, 1975 on the beach of the 2nd Naval District, Barra, Salvador (BA) due to strong local currents, when he came to Buenos Aires (Argentina) for Amsterdam (Netherlands) carrying a cargo of wool and leather. Today we have dismantled all serves as a haven for countless species of fish and invertebrates as well as being one of the most visited wrecks mergulahdores in Salvador, the Brazilian city with over mergulhaveis shipwrecks on its shores, many of them to duck out the beach, fins, mask and snorkel, as is the case of Maraldi that is less than 80m from the beach. Access from Avenida Sete de Setembro. Next to the Lighthouse Bar, down the last ladder to the left (which is a peddler of coconut). Once on the beach, swim 200 m perpendicular to the beach and soon reach the wreck of Maraldi. Maraldi is also known as Primeiro Naufrágio.

BeginnerMax depth 9.8 ftBoat or Shore entry
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Estaleiro

No reviews yetBrazil, Santa Catarina, Bombinhas Florianopolis

Estaleiro is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Brazil, Santa Catarina, Bombinhas Florianopolis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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Sepultura

No reviews yetBrazil, Santa Catarina, Bombinhas Florianopolis

Sepultura is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Brazil, Santa Catarina, Bombinhas Florianopolis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat or Shore entry
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Top dive shops in Brazil

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Evidive Concept Dive Center
5.0 (334) · Cotia
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Aica Diving
5.0 (106) · Ipojuca
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Narwhal Ilhabela
4.9 (150) · Ilhabela
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Aquarium Scuba
5.0 (47) · Manaus
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Brazil diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Brazil for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 149 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Brazil?

Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Brazil are Abismo Anhumas - Bonito (5.0 from 1 review), Vapor Bahia (5.0 from 1 review) and Porto de Galinhas (4.0 from 1 review).

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Brazil?

The top-rated beginner sites are Abismo Anhumas - Bonito (5.0 from 1 review), Vapor Bahia (5.0 from 1 review) and Porto de Galinhas (4.0 from 1 review).

Where can I shore dive in Brazil?

Abismo Anhumas - Bonito, Porto de Galinhas and Arraial do Cabo are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.

Are there dive shops in Brazil?

Zentacle lists 51 dive shops in Brazil. The top-rated are Evidive Concept Dive Center (5.0 from 334 reviews) and Aica Diving (5.0 from 106 reviews).