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Used for site naming and reserve-access context around Arvoredo visitation sectors.
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Recanto do Capim
Shallow sheltered Arvoredo reserve dive with passages.
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Boat-only access, reserve rules, and daily captain routing still apply, but Recanto do Capim is used when crews want a more protected Arvoredo sector.
About Recanto do Capim
Recanto do Capim is a shallow Arvoredo reserve dive on the island's more workable side, combining rock passages, sand patches, and a cave-like feature in a layout that stays gentler than the more exposed outer lines. It is still a boat-only offshore dive shaped by reserve access rules and daily sea state, but its sheltered profile makes it one of the more approachable ways to experience Arvoredo's protected marine life.
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Recanto do Capim Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 12m
Best Season
Most practical when weather windows allow boats to work the island's sheltered southern side.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered and very quiet.
Safety & Access At Recanto do Capim
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Includes a cave and rock passages; use appropriate precautions for overhead environments.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only within the permitted Arvoredo visitation sector; dive plans depend on reserve rules and the captain's daily site choice.
Legal Notes
Recanto do Capim lies inside the Reserva Biologica Marinha do Arvoredo visitation area, so access and in-water activity must follow reserve controls.
Local Intel For Recanto do Capim
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Rock-and-sand bottom with passages between rocks and a cave feature, at 5–12 m depth.
Freediving
Recanto do Capim is treated primarily as a scuba-focused reserve site rather than a routine freedive destination.
Snorkeling
Recanto do Capim should be treated as a guided boat-dive site rather than as a standard snorkel stop.
Wildlife at Recanto do Capim
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Recanto do Capim
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Recanto do Capim
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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