Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
The Calhaus are a rock formation that breaks the surface 22 nautical miles from Santos, close to Laje de Santos but a little farther for those leaving from the mainland. On the North Face, with its slightly uneven relief, underwater navigation is similar to that of Portinho at Laje de Santos.
Because it lies far from the coast, the Calhaus area allows encounters with manta rays and even sand tiger sharks in winter. On the outer side of the Calhaus, rock slabs and boulders form interesting structures, with a chance of seeing larger fish and passing schools.
The Calhaus were already described in a diving magazine in April 1988. They were also one of the subjects of the documentary Laje dos Sonhos, which shows diving at the site. They lie within the Laje de Santos State Marine Park, created in 1993 by Decree 37,537 as the first marine park in the State of São Paulo.
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