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Brazil

Divesites
131
Centers
45
Courses & Events
9
Wildlife
38
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Explore Brazil

Diving in Brazil offers a vibrant tapestry of marine life and underwater landscapes that cater to divers of all levels. With a coastline stretching over 7,000 km/4,350 miles, Brazil boasts an array of dive environments from colorful coral reefs to dramatic underwater topographies and historic shipwrecks. The warm Atlantic waters surrounding the Northeast region, known for their exceptional visibility, provide a haven for divers eager to explore a myriad of marine species, ranging from majestic pelagics to intricate macro life.

Brazil's dive experiences are diverse, with options for shore entries, boat dives, and liveaboards that operate year-round. Dive resorts and centers are plentiful, offering courses and excursions tailored to individual preferences. Despite some areas being pricier, the opportunity to witness Brazil's unspoilt underwater beauty makes it worthwhile. Notably, the subtropical climate ensures warm waters, making Brazil an inviting destination throughout the year. Each dive unveils a unique aspect of Brazil's rich marine biodiversity, ensuring unforgettable memories beneath the waves.

Power Plug Type
C, N
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX
Tipping
10% / Service Staff / Tipping is appreciated — many restaurants include a 10% service charge, so additional tip is optional.
Airports
GIG, GRU, CGH
Currency
BRL
Dial Code
+55
Electricity
127V / 60Hz and 220V / 60Hz
Time
UTC-3

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Brazil

When it comes to marine life, Brazil has almost everything. From reef fish and diverse coral species, to turtles, mantas and whalesharks, it’s an epic place to take your next diving trip. 

If the elusive whaleshark is a favourite of yours, head to coastal waters, from Ceará to Rio Grande do Sul States and at the small isolated offshore islands, such as Fernando de Noronha, Sao Pedro & São Paulo (not the city!) and Trindade. 

For other pelagics, especially sharks, perhaps pay a visit to São Pedro and São Paulo (again, not the city!) which is a small archipelago in the mid-Atlantic ridge of the equator. Here, many pelagics stop by during their migrations. The best time to see them is from January until June.  

Furthermore, 144 miles away from the coast of Brazil in the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Norte is a small island named Rocas Atoll and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lemon sharks make appearances here, along with reef and nurse sharks, among a wealth of other marine critters. 

The beloved manta ray also graces Brazil with its presence, which is a welcomed treat for any diver. Laje de Santos is a famous site that is part of the marine park off the coast of Sao Paulo. Manta rays often fly by here and put on a show for many dives who come here specifically to see them. The site also hosts macro critters like nudibranchs, as well as larger animals such as dolphins, turtles and even whales.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Green Turtle

1.9k Sightings
J
150
F
151
M
199
A
146
M
117
J
133
J
171
A
192
S
186
O
165
N
153
D
111

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Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

1.2k Sightings
J
85
F
75
M
105
A
74
M
90
J
40
J
105
A
148
S
155
O
121
N
89
D
87

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Total number of species: 27

Barracuda

804 Sightings
J
42
F
57
M
97
A
47
M
90
J
13
J
62
A
99
S
130
O
90
N
45
D
32

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Total number of species: 600

Wrasse

572 Sightings
J
76
F
74
M
77
A
26
M
40
J
11
J
73
A
32
S
18
O
71
N
47
D
27

Hawksbill Turtle

561 Sightings
J
42
F
47
M
59
A
57
M
39
J
17
J
43
A
64
S
101
O
28
N
43
D
21

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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

395 Sightings
J
12
F
11
M
37
A
31
M
38
J
44
J
45
A
62
S
40
O
49
N
14
D
12

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Total number of species: 25

Eagle Ray

238 Sightings
J
20
F
19
M
15
A
16
M
17
J
26
J
23
A
17
S
49
O
18
N
8
D
10

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Total number of species: 80

Stingrays

1.3k Sightings
J
107
F
74
M
102
A
73
M
117
J
59
J
166
A
149
S
194
O
100
N
113
D
85

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Total number of species: 85

Surgeonfish

1.1k Sightings
J
86
F
122
M
148
A
59
M
60
J
47
J
74
A
120
S
95
O
88
N
91
D
88

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Total number of species: 90

Angelfish

1k Sightings
J
118
F
95
M
211
A
24
M
83
J
43
J
61
A
94
S
57
O
53
N
117
D
91

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Total number of species: 130

Butterfly Fish

828 Sightings
J
105
F
107
M
100
A
46
M
52
J
32
J
65
A
86
S
43
O
37
N
81
D
74

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Total number of species: 250

Grouper/Basslets

798 Sightings
J
101
F
89
M
109
A
45
M
54
J
30
J
66
A
83
S
62
O
47
N
45
D
67

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Total number of species: 130

Pufferfish

786 Sightings
J
78
F
121
M
95
A
59
M
43
J
35
J
61
A
62
S
43
O
63
N
90
D
36

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Total number of species: 2

Nurse Shark

697 Sightings
J
55
F
42
M
132
A
30
M
53
J
32
J
55
A
62
S
78
O
50
N
63
D
45

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Total number of species: 100

Parrotfish

545 Sightings
J
56
F
45
M
70
A
21
M
55
J
18
J
30
A
68
S
41
O
53
N
55
D
33

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Total number of species: 350

Damselfish

534 Sightings
J
85
F
85
M
66
A
27
M
25
J
10
J
53
A
22
S
35
O
18
N
55
D
53

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Total number of species: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

489 Sightings
J
77
F
36
M
61
A
21
M
30
J
46
J
23
A
39
S
24
O
41
N
59
D
32

Lemon Shark

484 Sightings
J
40
F
11
M
69
A
31
M
50
J
45
J
35
A
34
S
75
O
61
N
23
D
10

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Total number of species: 20

Porcupinefish

458 Sightings
J
64
F
51
M
72
A
42
M
41
J
20
J
24
A
6
S
37
O
38
N
39
D
24

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Total number of species: 55

Lobster

454 Sightings
J
22
F
23
M
28
A
29
M
38
J
9
J
40
A
64
S
85
O
61
N
29
D
26

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Total number of species: 60

Soldierfish

432 Sightings
J
62
F
48
M
48
A
42
M
26
J
17
J
19
A
46
S
25
O
40
N
52
D
7

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Total number of species: 120

Flounder

372 Sightings
J
40
F
33
M
14
A
48
M
36
J
36
J
38
A
50
S
26
O
14
N
30
D
7

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Total number of species: 40

Jackfish

347 Sightings
J
62
F
41
M
42
A
10
M
33
J
5
J
36
A
11
S
45
O
13
N
33
D
16

Common Seahorse

346 Sightings
J
18
F
46
M
29
A
37
M
17
J
4
J
18
A
54
S
41
O
35
N
32
D
15

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Total number of species: 30

Carp

333 Sightings
J
29
F
28
M
23
A
29
M
21
J
24
J
29
A
41
S
21
O
27
N
38
D
23

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Total number of species: 110

Snapper

297 Sightings
J
49
F
34
M
16
A
14
M
25
J
11
J
10
A
35
S
30
O
9
N
45
D
19

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Total number of species: 40

Triggerfish

288 Sightings
J
38
F
36
M
30
A
7
M
23
J
12
J
25
A
44
S
3
O
19
N
41
D
10

Blue Tilapia

275 Sightings
J
30
F
25
M
15
A
15
M
16
J
18
J
22
A
38
S
27
O
22
N
28
D
19

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Total number of species: 3000

Catfish

270 Sightings
J
29
F
31
M
17
A
15
M
16
J
18
J
15
A
31
S
21
O
28
N
30
D
19

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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

258 Sightings
J
19
F
17
M
27
A
36
M
34
J
6
J
18
A
26
S
21
O
16
N
22
D
16

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Total number of species: 90

Goatfish

229 Sightings
J
50
F
30
M
25
A
9
M
16
J
0
J
18
A
20
S
14
O
7
N
23
D
17

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Total number of species: 250

Skate Fish

218 Sightings
J
62
F
20
M
14
A
18
M
13
J
14
J
11
A
23
S
14
O
19
N
3
D
7

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Total number of species: 15

Garfish

187 Sightings
J
34
F
23
M
19
A
3
M
12
J
1
J
20
A
25
S
13
O
12
N
24
D
1

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Total number of species: 25

Boxfish

158 Sightings
J
15
F
12
M
5
A
4
M
7
J
21
J
29
A
6
S
8
O
15
N
27
D
9

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Total number of species: 360

Turtle

154 Sightings
J
25
F
24
M
11
A
0
M
0
J
11
J
2
A
18
S
11
O
14
N
21
D
17

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Total number of species: 8

Bannerfish

149 Sightings
J
14
F
10
M
32
A
4
M
20
J
13
J
19
A
20
S
6
O
6
N
2
D
3

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Total number of species: 125

Gurnards

123 Sightings
J
1
F
13
M
17
A
17
M
11
J
5
J
23
A
13
S
8
O
4
N
11
D
0

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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

116 Sightings
J
0
F
18
M
30
A
11
M
2
J
9
J
2
A
3
S
9
O
25
N
3
D
4