Prado to Caravelas Transfer for Abrolhos

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Prado to Caravelas Transfer for Abrolhos. Taxi Prado covers the road leg to Caravelas; access to Abrolhos continues by authorised boat.

Abrolhos Marine National Park is the best diving spot in Brazil and a sanctuary for humpback whales. An unforgettable trip departing from Caravelas.

The Abrolhos Archipelago, located approximately 70 km off the coast of Caravelas, is Brazil's first Marine National Park, created in 1983. The name "Abrolhos" comes from the expression "open your eyes" (abra os olhos), a warning from Portuguese navigators about the dangerous reefs. The archipelago consists of five islands: Santa Bárbara, Redonda, Siriba, Sueste, and Guarita, plus extensive coral reefs. Between July and November, the warm waters of Abrolhos receive about 20,000 humpback whales that migrate from Antarctica to reproduce and nurse their calves. The park houses the greatest marine biodiversity in the South Atlantic, with endemic species of corals, fish, and invertebrates. Tours depart from Caravelas on boats that take 3 to 4 hours to reach the archipelago.

To reach Abrolhos, you first need to go to Caravelas (36 km from Prado), from where the boats depart. The sea crossing takes 3 to 4 hours depending on sea conditions. Tours must be scheduled with operators authorized by ICMBio.

Planning this journey

Abrolhos is reached in two stages: approximately 36 km by road from Prado to Caravelas (around 45 minutes), followed by an authorised boat crossing that usually takes about 3 to 4 hours depending on sea conditions.

Practical information

• Destination type: atracao
• Booking: WhatsApp or phone, 24 hours

Planning this journey

Abrolhos cannot be reached directly by road from Prado. First travel roughly 36 km from Prado to Caravelas, normally around 45 minutes. In Caravelas, travellers connect with authorised boats to Abrolhos; the sea crossing usually takes 3 to 4 hours depending on conditions.