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Parcel do Coronel (★4.4)

Parcel dos Coroneis is considered by many divers the best dive site in the sea from inside Ilha Grande. With up to 26 meters deep and 200 meters long, the Parcel dos Coroneis presents great schools and a lot of marine life.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Arvoredo - Saco do Engenho (★4.0)

Bottom of stones and sand with depth of 6 to 15 meters. In the Engenho there is a cave with two halls, you can find large groupers inside this cave, there is also a plot where you can find pelagic fish.

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Laje Dois Irmãos (★4.5)

A point much visited by accredited divers, the Laje Dois Irmaos is next to the hill that bears the same name. The dive at this point can reach a depth of 22 meters.

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Corveta Ipiranga V17 (★4.9)

One of the most famous wrecks in the country, the Brazilian Navy’s Corveta V17 is approximately 60 meters deep. To dive at this point, you need to have an Extended Range certification or enough experience for deep dives, always accompanied by a professional.

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Calhaus (★4.5)

Laje de Santos’ most desired dive point for all divers, however, the sea conditions do not always allow diving in Calhaus. At this point there are no ropes for anchorage and the giant step is given with the boat in motion. Really exciting! The passage through the tunnel is surprising.

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Laje de Santos - Piscinas (★4.4)

This is the most beautiful diving spot in Laje de Santos. It is a shallow spot and therefore great for photographs. Divers should be careful not to exceed the boat's vision limits, because the curve to the exposed side of Laje can present strong current.

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Naufragio do Porto (★4.5)

A shallow dive point (up to eight meters depth) where the Greek ship Asturia, shipwrecked in the 30’s, is located. In this region some it is common to do the open water dives of the beginner course.

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Kicker Rock / Léon Dormido, San Cristobal, Galapagos (★4.5)

León Dormido, a gigantic rock formation rising out of the ocean, is a “sleeping lion.” The remains of a lava cone split in two, it is also known as “Kicker Rock.” Located off the coast of the island of San Cristóbal.

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Cabeço das Cordas (★4.6)

Dive marked by currents. Its shallower part, that goes until the 17 meters of depth, is excellent to receive beginners divers. The advanced ones who want to venture into deeper seas, can go up to 33 meters of depth.

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Gordon Rocks, Galapagos (★4.5)

Near to the Santa Cruz Island and also known as the “washing machine”, you find the Gordon Rocks. Due to currents and upwellings, this dive site is suitable for advanced divers. On this site you will see hammerhead sharks and the famous oceanic sunfish (mola mola).

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Morro de Fora (★4.6)

An excellent location, this spot is close to Conceição Beach and offers dives of up to 16 meters. Very well known for the concentration of fire corals.

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Parcel das Ancoras - Laje de Santos (★4.5)

The Parcel of the anchors is a place for deep dives up to 45 meters, where it is possible to see dozens of anchors and also several underwater pinnacles, where large shoals are concentrated and sightings of large fish are common.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Laje de Santos - Boca da Baleia (★4.4)

Laje de Santos is a Marine State Park and, therefore, is one of the most preserved diving spots on the São Paulo coast. Diving at Boca da Baleia should only be done on calm days, with little or no current, only by advanced and experienced divers.

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El Planchón (★4.7)

Depth: 10 meters, 30 feet. The wreck is 30 meters long, 12 meters deep and protrudes 2 meters from the bottom. Its structure has been colonized by countless organisms and its interior serves as a refuge for fish and sharks.

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Bajo de los Pargos (★4.6)

Located on the western edge of the island shelf, this dive site, with depths from 50 feet (15 meters) to 80 feet (24 meters), offers wonderful dives for divers of all experience levels.Shoals of shy snappers, which eventually come out of hiding, give this site its name.

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Ilha de Ancora (★4.4)

Ilha de Âncora is one of the main diving destinations for divers that frequent the region of Arraial do Cabo, Cabo Frio and Búzios, due to its proximity to the continent and excellent diving conditions. The depth at the points varies from 8 to 30 meters, welcoming beginners and advanced divers.

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Los Buzos (★4.8)

One of the most beautiful places in the area, it can be described as 2 submerged islands separated by about 80 meters, at the top of the islands there is a depth of 8 meters, when looking for the deepest areas you can find a side with a wall of 30 meters, or gentle drops to reach 40 meters.

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