Learn to Dive in Brazil
Brazil’s Highlights
Brazil is a great diving destination. It has over 7,000 km of coastline with stunning reefs. Fernando de Noronha Islands is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to pelagic life. For macro lovers, spot seahorses, hogfish and nudibranchs. Cave diving, swim-throughs and reef dives are all popular.
Diving in Brazil consists of reefs, caves and stunning wrecks. Humpback whales migrate past Brazil from July to November. In Laje de Santos, there are many manta rays to uncover.
When is the best time to go diving in Brazil?
You can dive in Brazil at any time of year. April to June has the warmest waters and clearest visibility.
Water Temperature: Between 23°C to 25°C all year-round
Currents: Medium to strong
Visibility: Between 10 and 20 meters.
Brazil’s best dive sites
Florida Wreck
At a depth of 33 meters, this steam-powered tug boat is in great condition and covered in sponges and coral.
Anchor Ledge, Laje de Santos
A popular dive site of San Paulo’s Coast that’s famous for spotting turtles and rays. Anchor Ledge was named after the huge amount of anchors that can be found lying on the bottom.
Fernando de Rohonha
An archipelago made up of 21 islands, it’s located over 220 km off the coast. There are large pelagics to spot including hammerheads and tuna. Visibility can be over 40 meters.
About the country
Brazil is famous for Carnival. It’s one of the most bio-diverse countries on the planet with over 4 million species of animals and plants. It is one of the largest producers of coffee and has been for over 150 years.
Brazil has over 72 national parks dispersed over this beautiful country. Over 60% of the world’s rainforest is located in Brazil. It is a multicultural country with a blend of ethnicities. Visiting Brazil once will leave you wanting to return to this beautiful country.
Recreational Courses in Brazil
Dive Centers in Brazil
Getting to Brazil
Most people arriving in Brazil will travel by plane to Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. There are direct flights from North America, South America and Europe. Buses are available from neighboring Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Peru.
Other important information
- Capital: Brasilia
- Official Language: Portuguese
- Demonym: Brazilian
- Currency: Real (BRL)
- Calling code: +55
- Driving Side: right
- Population: Over 212,000,000
- Pressure: Bar
- First Stage: INT/Yoke
