Chapeirão Mau Mau

Guided underwater trail with endangered giant anemones, ideal for beginners.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
17m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Chapeirão Mau Mau, features a unique 140-meter-long underwater trail designed for easy navigation and interpretation. With 14 pins installed on the sandy bottom and connecting cables, divers are guided along a specific route, highlighting various points of interest and facilitating an educational experience.

The main attraction of Chapeirão Mau Mau is the presence of Giant Anemones (Condylactis gigantea), a marine species currently classified as endangered. Divers can observe these impressive creatures along with other associated reef fish, crustaceans, and various small marine life typically found on sandy bottoms and around anemone habitats.

While specific seasonal highlights are not provided, the guided nature of the dive suggests it is suitable for exploration year-round during calm weather conditions. Divers and freedivers are encouraged to practice excellent buoyancy control to avoid disturbing the fragile environment and to fully appreciate the unique biodiversity of this protected underwater trail.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depths, guided underwater trail, and focus on observation make it ideal for new divers.

Current Strength:

Mild

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