Caverna da Sapata
Also known as: Sapata Cave
Best time to dive
March to July
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Sea turtlePossible
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
Overhead/cave environment (silt-out risk if fins disturb sandy floor), buoyancy control required, entry/exit only by boat
Permits & fees
Mandatory TPA daily environmental fee: R$105.79 for 1 day, R$520.50 for 5 days, R$901.36 for 10 days, R$1,747.71 for 15 days (2026 rates), cumulative by length of stay; PLUS separate ICMBio Parque Nacional Marinho ticket valid 10 consecutive days: R$192 (Brazilian) / R$384 (foreign)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Vila dos Remedios
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.