Abrolhos Marine National Park

National Park Offshore marine park in Espírito Santo protecting coral reefs

Island group off Espírito Santo protecting coral reefs, seabird colonies and fishing grounds; visitors book diving, snorkeling and boat trips to see reefs and seasonal marine life.

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Abrolhos Marine National Park
Abrolhos Marine National Park (Abrolhos Bank), off the coast of eastern Brazil
-17.9369, -38.9465
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Access by licensed tour operators; seasonal restrictions apply.
No general admission ticket; access only by boat/tour (paid) and subject to park permits/regulations.

How to Get to Abrolhos Marine National Park #

Abrolhos Marine National Park (the Abrolhos archipelago) is an offshore protected area and can only be reached by boat. Licensed dive and sightseeing operators run trips to the islands from coastal towns on Brazil’s south-eastern coast, with Caravelas (Bahia) being the most common embarkation point for visits to the Abrolhos group. To visit you must travel to the departure town by road (or regional flight to a nearby airport) and join a licensed boat trip; sea transfer times vary by vessel and weather.

Best Time to Visit Abrolhos Marine National Park #

Visit Ados (Abrolhos Marine area off Espírito Santo) in the warmer months (Oct-Mar) for the best sea conditions and underwater visibility for diving and snorkeling.

Warm, calmer seas (best for diving/snorkeling)
October-March · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Warmer air and generally calmer sea conditions make this the prime season for boat trips, snorkeling and diving around the islands.
Cooler, rougher seas
April-September · 20-26°C (68-79°F)
Sea conditions can be cooler and occasionally rougher outside the main warm season, which can limit boat access and underwater visibility.

Weather & Climate near Abrolhos Marine National Park #

Climate
Air Quality: AQI 15 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

2.9
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

February

Weather

2.9
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

March

Weather

2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

Weather

2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

May

Weather

1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

June

Weather

1.3
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

July

Weather

1.4
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

August

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

September

Weather

2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

October

Weather

2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

November

Weather

2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

December

Weather

2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

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