Diving in Brazil

Explore diving in Brazil

Explore Brazil’s world-class diving - from vibrant reefs to iconic wrecks. Fernando de Noronha Marine Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Brazil’s top dive spot, home to 230 fish species, vibrant corals, and spinner dolphins. Near Rio, Arraial do Cabo offers beginner-friendly dives with calm waters and clear visibility, plus wrecks and caves for advanced adventurers. Whether you’re drawn to offshore islands or mainland coasts, Brazil promises thrilling encounters and some of South America’s most unforgettable underwater experiences. Dive in and discover why Brazil belongs on every diver’s bucket list.

Shipwreck Capital
In Brazil, Recife is known as the capital of shipwrecks, due to its huge number of sunken vessels (more than 30) and the availability of divers. There are several wrecks of the most varied types and periods, and even artificial reefs, created through projects between diving operators, private and public companies. Check out the map of the main points!

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Getting to Brazil’s top dive sites is easy. International flights from most continents land at Rio de Janeiro’s Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

From there, domestic flights, buses, taxis, and private transfers connect you to Brazil’s best diving spots like Fernando de Noronha and Arraial do Cabo. Local travel is smooth with rental cars and even bikes in coastal towns.

Time Zone

UTC-03:00

Phone

+55

Currency

BRL

Voltage

127 V / 220 V

Pressure

Bar (bar)

Plug

C, N

Languages

Portuguese

1st Stage

INT / Yoke / K

International airports

Galeao–Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. (GIG)

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