Ilhabela

Ilhabela is a coastal island town off São Paulo in southern Brazil. It’s a known gateway for warm, Atlantic waters and a handful of dive centers operate around the town, offering day trips and basic courses. The surrounding waters host reefs, rocky walls, and abundant marine life, with visibility that varies seasonally. While the area is popular for coastal dives and weekend trips, there are no major offshore wreck capitals here. Divers typically base themselves in Ilhabela to access nearby reefs and sheltered sites along the coast.