Plongée à Abrolhos Marine Park — Brazil

The Abrolhos archipelago protects Brazil's most important coral reefs and serves as a breeding ground for South Atlantic humpback whales from July to November. The endemic mushroom-shaped brain corals (chapeirões) are found nowhere else on Earth. Remote and permit-restricted, ensuring genuine marine wilderness.

Score
61.0
Visibilité
8–20m
Température
22–28°C
Meilleurs mois
July, August, September
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Abrolhos Marine Park
BrazilSouth America
61.0

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-17.9600°N

-38.6990°E

The Abrolhos archipelago protects Brazil's most important coral reefs and serves as a breeding ground for South Atlantic humpback whales from July to November. The endemic mushroom-shaped brain corals (chapeirões) are found nowhere else on Earth. Remote and permit-restricted, ensuring genuine marine wilderness.

Brazil's Humpback Whale Nursery

Visibility8–20 m
Temperature22–28°C
Max Depth25 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$120
Best MonthsJuly, August, September, October
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML72.0CH68.0VIS52.0SV55.0TMP80.0DA50.0OP72.0TS48.0GT35.0VAL60.0CRD85.0SP55.0

Marine Life

72.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
65
Megafauna Encounters
78
Reef Fish Abundance
68
Macro Life
55
Endemic Species
80
Marine Life Diversity
72.0
Coral & Reef Health
68.0
Visibility & Conditions
52.0
Dive Site Variety
55.0
Water Temperature
80.0
Depth & Access
50.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
48.0
Getting There
35.0
Value & Cost
60.0
Crowding
85.0
Social Proof
55.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

whale watchingseabird coloniesisland nature walkssnorkeling

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Abrolhos Lighthouse
  • ICMBio visitor centre

Non-Diver Score

6/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

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Hyperbaric Chamber300 km — Hospital Naval Marcílio Dias, Rio de Janeiro
Nearest Hospital70 km

Remote archipelago; boat to Caravelas then road/air to Salvador or Rio for chamber

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Abrolhos Embarcações

PADI

4.5
65 reviews

Abrolhos Turismo

SSI

4.4
45 reviews