Treats Parcel do Coronel as a top Mar de Dentro dive and describes coral-sol on the rocky walls.
Parcel do Coronel is a rocky boat dive with caves and arches.
Parcel do Coronel is a rocky boat dive with caves and arches.
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Boat-only access and exposed sea state make this a local-operator dive rather than a DIY outing.
Parcel do Coronel is a rocky open-water dive off Ilha Grande, reached by boat from the Angra dos Reis side. The parcel is known for grottos, caves, arches, and broken rock relief that gives the site a more adventurous profile than the sheltered bays nearby. It is best for experienced divers who are comfortable reading sea state and planning around exposed conditions. On calmer days it rewards with dense fish life, rays, turtles, and an engaging route around the rock structure.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 25m
Depth Note
Operator and guide coverage place the parcel in a broad 6-25 m rocky band, with the main advanced profile often described around 18-25 m.
Best Season
Year-round; choose calmer weather windows.
Typical Conditions
Open-water boat dive with caves, arches, and a lively sea-state dependency.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use an experienced operator, plan for surge around the rocks, and skip the site when the sea is up.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; not a casual shore-entry site or a beginner-friendly outing.
Legal Notes
Follow local navigation markers and boat rules around the parcel.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Experienced-diver boat dive with grotto-style structure, arches, and fish-filled rocky relief.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the open-water exposure and depth profile favor scuba.
Snorkeling
Casual snorkeling is limited by the deeper structure and the site’s exposed nature.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Treats Parcel do Coronel as a top Mar de Dentro dive and describes coral-sol on the rocky walls.
Lists Parcel do Coronel in the boat-diving program, describes the Angra/Ilha Grande sites as having good visibility during the year, and shows pier-based operator support.
Official navigation material references the Parcel do Coronel buoy/marking in the Angra waters.
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