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Arraial do Cabo

Upwelling, blue coves, and boat diving from Brazils Capital of Diving

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 13 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Arraial do Cabo

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13 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Brazil Ministry of Tourism: Arraial do Cabo named Capital Nacional do Mergulho - Official tourism news item positioning Arraial as a national diving hub.
ICMBio: RESEX Marinha do Arraial do Cabo (unit page) - Federal protected-area overview and document repository.
ICMBio: Portaria 963/2020 (RESEX limits) - Defines RESEX boundaries and related management details.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

13 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Brazil Ministry of Tourism: Arraial do Cabo named Capital Nacional do Mergulho - Official tourism news item positioning Arraial as a national diving hub.
ICMBio: RESEX Marinha do Arraial do Cabo (unit page) - Federal protected-area overview and document repository.
ICMBio: Portaria 963/2020 (RESEX limits) - Defines RESEX boundaries and related management details.

- Seasonal public-use protocol and restrictions for sensitive zones.

INEA: Plano de Manejo do Parque Estadual da Costa do Sol (2019) - State park management plan covering protected coastal and island areas in Regiao dos Lagos.

NASA Earth Observatory: Cabo Frio upwelling explainer - Background on the Cabo Frio upwelling that influences Arraial do Cabo conditions.

PADI: Diving in Arraial do Cabo (season and conditions) - Diving seasonality notes including visibility and typical summer water temperatures.

PADI: Dive shops in Arraial do Cabo (operator directory) - Directory of PADI-affiliated operators in Arraial do Cabo.

Marinha do Brasil: Maritime emergency number (SALVAMAR 185) - Official Navy guidance on maritime emergencies and the 185 number.

Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs: e-Visa information (example consular page) - Official overview of Brazils electronic visitor visa process (requirements vary by nationality).

CDC Travelers Health: Brazil - Health and vaccine guidance for travelers to Brazil.

Arraial do Cabo events calendar (local media) - Event calendar highlights including diving-related dates and whale-season messaging (verify final dates with the municipality).

Destination hero photo by Mateus Pontes - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@mateuspontes