Paraty Brazil

• Use an SMB for open-water ascents and keep your group tight in boat traffic areas.
• If visibility is low, shorten your route, stay close to the guide, and avoid surfacing away from the boat.
• Respect depth and time limits. Many sites are shallow, so it is easy to stretch bottom time. Stay conservative with repetitive dives.
• Watch for thermoclines in cooler months and adjust exposure protection to avoid getting chilled.
• Do not plan deep freedive sessions without boat cover and a buoy with flag.

Paraty has local medical services for routine emergencies, but advanced dive medicine and hyperbaric treatment may require transfer to larger cities.

• For life-threatening emergencies, call local EMS first (SAMU 192) and then contact your dive operator.
• For suspected DCS, administer oxygen if available, keep the diver hydrated and warm, and activate DAN for coordination and referral.
• Carry proof of insurance and a list of medications and allergies in Portuguese if possible.

Paraty sits within a high-value Atlantic Forest and coastal conservation mosaic, recognized at the UNESCO World Heritage scale.

• Follow ICMBio guidance and operator briefings for APA Cairucu and any stricter no-visitation zones.
• Never collect shells, coral, or historical artifacts.
• Use moorings where provided. If anchoring is necessary, choose sand and avoid reef contact.
• Keep sunscreen reef-safe and manage trash carefully on boats, especially in windy crossings.