Praia Vermelha (Red Beach) is located in the Urca neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. Facing the sea, the rocky shore on the right side is the Morro da Babilônia. The diving point on this coast starts on the rocky wall and goes in the opposite direction of the beach until the beginning of the first inlet. Beach entry.
Critters at this site
It is possible to see several species of fish such as puffer fishes, coyos, and friars. It has many sea urchins, so you can’t be too careful! Turtles and octopuses are often seen.
Likely to see here
likely · open dataBased on open observations nearbywithin ~25 km — likely to see, not necessarily confirmed at the site itself.
Confirmed seen here
from the logbookCritters divers have actually logged at this site — not just in the area.
No confirmed observations yet. Log the first dive here →