Atlantic Ocean

Brisbane

Everything a tourist could possibly want

Situated around the river, Brisbane is well known for it’s perfect weather, lively nightlife, diverse people and a multitude of retail shops and cafes.

Angra dos Reis

Paradise in the backyard of Rio de Janeiro

Angra dos Reis is a simple town at little over 100 miles south of Rio de Janeiro. It is situated in the middle of the Costa Verde (green coast) and is a starting point for diving around the 365 islands that are spread out before the coast.

Fernando de Noronha

Ecological reservation just under the equator

Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago in the northeast of Brazil, at about 200 miles from the coast. It is the best diving spot of Brazil and is famed by the Brazilians for its average water temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit, just as the temperature above the water.

Cairns

The swinging gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Cairns is a lively town full of backpackers and is a popular base to dive at the Great Barrier Reef. The town has a good infrastructure, a lively night life and accommodations for every price category.

Port Douglas

Village at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef

Port Douglas offers an alternative for divers that want to explore the Great Barrier Reef, but find Cairns too busy.

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Cayo Largo del Sur

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Peace, tranquillity and great diving

An island paradise, perfect for lovers of beach holidays and water sports. Discovered by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World.

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About Cayo Largo
Cayo Largo is a limestone island which lies about 177km south of Havana. It is the second-largest island in the archipelago De Los Canarreos. The island offers 25km of white sandy beaches surrounded by calm, azure water. Most of the beaches are “clothing optional”. Between May and October giant sea turtles come onto Playa Tortuga beach to lay their eggs in the warm sands. Eggs are collected and taken to the nearby turtle farm for incubation. Nightlife is limited to the few bars, clubs and shows at the “all-inclusive” hotels on the island. You can get to Cayo Largo by domestic and in some cases direct flights.

Diving Cayo Largo
Beautiful coral reefs, close to the surface, provide a haven for a great variety of fish. The diverse dive sites offer walls, drop-offs, reefs and wrecks. Unfortunately, the wrecks are somewhat barren with very little in the way of growth and marine life. Diving is best on the northern end of the island, where the water is clear. Water at the southern end tends to be cloudy. Excursions are possible to nearby Cayo Rico, where molluscs abound; Cayo Iguana, home of these huge reptiles and Quinto Canal, an enormous sandbar.

Cayo Largo Summary
Lazy, laid-back island with impressive underwater beauty. Top dive sites: Las Rabirrubias, Canal de la Barracuda, Punta de Barrera
 

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