Cabeco da Sapata

Best time to dive

August to February

What you might see

• Nurse sharkLikely

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

Strong, sometimes unpredictable currents; multi-level depth profile to 40+m; requires advanced buoyancy/navigation skills

Permits & fees

Same park-wide fees: mandatory TPA (~R$105.79 day 1 / R$317.38 for 3 days, Jan 2025 rates) plus ICMBio Marine Park entry ticket (R$384 foreign / R$192 Brazilian, 10-day validity, Nov 2025 rates)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Vila dos Remedios