Plongée à Arraial do Cabo — Brazil
Arraial do Cabo is nicknamed the 'Brazilian Caribbean' for its startlingly clear turquoise water, a result of cold upwelling currents that also bring nutrients and marine life. Just 2.5 hours from Rio, it offers accessible diving with turtles, rays, and the famous Gruta Azul blue cave. Brazil's best shore-accessible diving.
- Score
- 63.7
- Visibilité
- 8–25m
- Température
- 16–26°C
- Meilleurs mois
- March, April, May
SCORE
-22.9660°N
-42.0277°E
Arraial do Cabo is nicknamed the 'Brazilian Caribbean' for its startlingly clear turquoise water, a result of cold upwelling currents that also bring nutrients and marine life. Just 2.5 hours from Rio, it offers accessible diving with turtles, rays, and the famous Gruta Azul blue cave. Brazil's best shore-accessible diving.
Brazil's Caribbean on the Atlantic
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
62.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Church
- Arraial do Cabo Oceanographic Museum
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Local hospital in Arraial; chamber at Naval Hospital in Rio de Janeiro (2.5 hr drive)
Top Operators
Marina dos Anjos
PADI
Arraial Sub Dive
SSI