Brazil
Minas Gerais
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Minas Gerais is a landlocked state in southeastern Brazil and does not offer offshore saltwater diving. The region’s diving, where present near the borders or through freshwater opportunities, is limited and typically centers on inland aquatic activities such as quarry or river diving around accessible hubs. Nearby coastal access would be through the Brazilian coastline along the South Atlantic Ocean, but this state itself contains no natural sea dives. For divers, the focus here is more on travel logistics, urban centers, and nearby coastal destinations rather than local diving sites within Minas Gerais.
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Top scuba diving cities in the region of Minas Gerais
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Mariana
Inland city with limited local diving; plan around nearby centers.
São João Batista do Glória
Small inland town with limited local diving relevance.
Belo Horizonte
Inland city serving as a gateway, with no local dive sites.
Cities to dive in the Minas Gerais region
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The best times to dive in the Minas Gerais region
The best months to dive in Minas Gerais are from March to April and June to August. Temperatures are confortable (16-21°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.
Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.
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