Brazil · Angra dos Reis

Ilhas Botinas

Also known as: Ilha de Botinas, Ilha da Botina

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Sea turtlePossible

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

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - one of Angra dos Reis' premier snorkel spots, described locally as a "natural aquarium"

Safety notes

Heavy recreational boat/jet-ski traffic on weekends and holidays (propeller strike risk for snorkelers)

Permits & fees

No confirmed marine-park entrance fee; standard tour-boat fees apply

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Angra dos Reis

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.