Paraty · Brazil · Pinnacle · Reef
Laje dos Meros
One rock to follow from the surface down to 22 m
Area photo: manoellemos · CC BY-SA 2.0
Laje dos Meros is a rock shoal near Ilha dos Meros, in Paraty bay, with a maximum depth of 22 m. Marine life moves around the rock in numbers, the area is known for good visibility, and it is one of the easiest places in Paraty to see the variety of life in the bay.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Paraty and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The site is a single rock that breaks the surface close to Ilha dos Meros. The dive follows the rock from the surface all the way down to its deepest point at 22 m. Most of the marine life gathers around the rock itself, where it moves in large numbers, so the dive stays close to the stone from top to bottom.
Laje dos Meros is one of the places in Paraty where the variety of the bay's marine life is easiest to see, and the area is known for its good visibility. Because of its position, boats only run the dive when the sea is calm. The base of the rock lies beyond the depth limit of an entry-level certification, so the full descent suits divers with deeper training, while the upper part of the rock stays shallow.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Paraty: No month is reported as best: the bay's islands have calm, clear water all year, and January is the wettest month with about 19 rain days.
Sources
- Conheça os 7 principais pontos de mergulho em Paraty — Evidive
- Paraty — Brasil Mergulho
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Reef
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Wreck
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