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Laje de Santos

Brazilian Atlantic boat diving in a no-take marine park, reachable as a day trip from Sao Paulo

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 11 sources

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Calhaus

Reef

Exposed boulder sector on the Laje reserve.

Visibility18 m

AccessChallenging entry effort

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesNo facilities

CrowdFew visitors

CurrentModerate current

SurgeLight surge

Laje de Santos - Boca da Baleia

PinnacleReef

Whale-shaped rock route with turtles and rays.

Visibility18 m

AccessChallenging entry effort

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesNo facilities

CrowdFew visitors

CurrentModerate current

SurgeLight surge

Laje de Santos - Piscinas

Reef

Pool-like reserve route with clear water and fish life.

Visibility18 m

AccessChallenging entry effort

CoralMixed health

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesNo facilities

CrowdFew visitors

CurrentLight current

Laje de Santos - Portinho

Reef

Sheltered pocket dive with frequent turtle sightings.

Visibility18 m

AccessChallenging entry effort

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesNo facilities

CrowdFew visitors

CurrentLight current

SurgeLight surge

Parcel das Ancoras - Laje de Santos

DeepPinnacle

Historic mooring-sector dive on the Laje reserve.

Visibility18 m

AccessChallenging entry effort

CoralMixed health

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesNo facilities

CrowdFew visitors

CurrentModerate current

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Calhaus

Reef

Exposed boulder sector on the Laje reserve.

Visibility18 m

AccessChallenging entry effort

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesNo facilities

CrowdFew visitors

CurrentModerate current

SurgeLight surge

Laje de Santos - Boca da Baleia

PinnacleReef

Whale-shaped rock route with turtles and rays.

Visibility18 m

AccessChallenging entry effort

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesNo facilities

CrowdFew visitors

CurrentModerate current

SurgeLight surge

Laje de Santos - Piscinas

Reef

Pool-like reserve route with clear water and fish life.

Visibility18 m

AccessChallenging entry effort

CoralMixed health

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesNo facilities

CrowdFew visitors

CurrentLight current

Laje de Santos - Portinho

Reef

Sheltered pocket dive with frequent turtle sightings.

Visibility18 m

AccessChallenging entry effort

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesNo facilities

CrowdFew visitors

CurrentLight current

SurgeLight surge

Parcel das Ancoras - Laje de Santos

DeepPinnacle

Historic mooring-sector dive on the Laje reserve.

Visibility18 m

AccessChallenging entry effort

CoralMixed health

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesNo facilities

CrowdFew visitors

CurrentModerate current