Buraco das Cabras

Best time to dive

August to February; April to December

What you might see

• Hammerhead sharkLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• Nurse sharkLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No

Safety notes

Channel current/drift, boat traffic in the strait, depth to 20m

Permits & fees

Mandatory TPA (Taxa de Preservacao Ambiental) tiered environmental fee: ~R$105.79 for 1 day / R$317.38 for 3 days (Jan 2025 rates); PLUS separate ICMBio Parque Nacional Marinho entry ticket: R$384 foreign visitors / R$192 Brazilian citizens, valid 10 consecutive days (effective Nov 2025). Both mandatory for all visitors/divers.

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Vila dos Remedios