How do you get to Parcel do Coronel?

By boat from the Angra dos Reis / Ilha Grande side. The site is usually chosen when local conditions are suitable for an open-water run.

How exposed is Parcel do Coronel?

It sits outside the shelter of Ilha Grande, so the sea can get lively and the dive is best on calmer days.

Is Parcel do Coronel good for snorkeling or freediving?

It is primarily a scuba site. Freediving and casual snorkeling are usually a poor fit for the open-water profile and depth.

Is Parcel do Coronel suitable for beginners?

Not as a first open-water dive. It is better for divers comfortable with boat entries, variable sea state, and planning around exposure.

What kind of dive is Parcel do Coronel?

Parcel do Coronel is a boat-based rocky open-water dive with grottos, arches, and broken structure that suits experienced divers.

What marine life can I see at Parcel do Coronel?

Schools of fish are common, with rays, butterflyfish, groupers, pufferfish, and occasional turtles among the better-known sightings.

What should I watch out for at Parcel do Coronel?

Plan for surge around the rocks, keep an eye on boat movement, and treat the site as an experienced-diver outing.

When is the best time to dive Parcel do Coronel?

The site is year-round, but calmer weather windows are the safest and most comfortable choice.

Parcel do Coronel

Parcel do Coronel is a rocky boat dive with caves and arches.

Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced6m - 25m

PinnacleReef

Local operator required

Boat-only access and exposed sea state make this a local-operator dive rather than a DIY outing.

Best for experienced divers using local boat operators; open-water exposure makes calmer sea days the safer bet.

About Parcel do Coronel

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.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Boat trafficSurge

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.

Where Is Parcel do Coronel?

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Local Intel For Parcel do Coronel

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.

Wildlife at Parcel do Coronel

Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.

saltwater-fishes

Butterfly Fish

Gestreifter Adlerrochen ( Pteromylaeus bovinus )

rays

Eagle Ray

Green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), Moorea, French Polynesia

turtles

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

saltwater-fishes

Grouper/Basslets

rays

Stingrays

saltwater-fishes

Triggerfish

Research Estimate At Parcel do Coronel

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

Avg. Visibility6m

Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort

Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety

Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities

CurrentStrong current

SurgeStrong surge

Recent Visits

Ilha Grande and Angra dos Reis

Parcel do Coronel

Parcel do Coronel is a rocky boat dive with caves and arches.

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