Destination dive guide used to confirm Pinguino as a standard Ilha Grande wreck stop.
Sheltered inner-bay wreck dive with easy navigation.
Sheltered inner-bay wreck dive with easy navigation.
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Naufrágio Pinguino is a compact wreck in calmer inner-bay water, making it one of the more approachable heritage dives around Ilha Grande. The appeal is the structure itself and the fish life that gathers around it, with easier navigation than the more exposed outer-island sites. Pinguino is usually chosen for a calmer boat wreck dive where the route stays straightforward and the wreck, not heavy current, is the main attraction.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m+
Depth Note
Wreck reported at 18 m depth.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Wreck penetration is not allowed.
Access Restrictions
Wreck penetration is not allowed.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wreck dive at approximately 18 m, presented as an excellent option for beginner divers.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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Destination dive guide used to confirm Pinguino as a standard Ilha Grande wreck stop.
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