Brazil
Ilha de Palmas, in the Ilhas Cagarras Natural Monument, can be recognised from Ipanema Beach by its concentration of jerivá palms, which give the island its name. There is a small automatic lighthouse on its northwest side, and of all the islands in the MoNa Cagarras it is the closest to the Ipanema Submarine Outfall, about 1.7 km from the discharge zone.
On the north side, large cracked boulders rest on the sandy bottom. On the side facing Ipanema, to the northwest, there is also a small submerged rocky ledge. The cove of Ilha de Palmas is sheltered from the southwest wind, and turtles are frequently seen there. On dives around the Cagarras islands, spotted eagle rays, green turtles, moray eels and assorted schools of fish are common.
In the Cagarras, the best season tends to be from December to March, when the water is between 24 and 27 °C.
Information on this page, including technical data such as depth, current, visibility, access, and recommended level, is informational and may vary. Confirm actual conditions with a local operator before the dive.
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