Brazil · Arraial do Cabo
Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia
Also known as: Prainhas
Best time to dive
Season varies - confirm locally
What you might see
- Manta rayLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - explicitly described as excellent for snorkeling and night dives
Safety notes
Steep/rough access trail; rocky shallow bottom and sea urchins; reduced visibility/disorientation risk during night dives
Permits & fees
Within Reserva Extrativista Marinha de Arraial do Cabo (federal ICMBio marine protected area); no confirmed per-diver fee found - amount: -
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Arraial do Cabo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.