Maracajaú is one of the beaches considered as the Brazilian Caribbean, alongside other beaches with such crystalline waters that they cause a real wave of tourists and visitors who come to Rio Grande do Norte every year to get to know the place.
See the best places to dive in Maracajaú, this famous fishing village located in the municipality of Maxaranguape and which attracts divers interested in the beauties of the incomparable marine life that can be seen from the place.
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Maracajau attractions
Maracajaú is located just over 60 kilometers from the capital of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal. Many people who go to Natal to get to know the beaches and tourist attractions in the region end up going to Maracajaú and staying for a few days in the picturesque sea on the edge of the fishing village.
The sea of Maracajaú has an incredibly blue color, despite being transparent and offering a powerful artisanal fishing that is the source of survival for the entire village by the beach.
Despite being small, the place has a good structure to receive tourists, as it is very close to Natal, which receives thousands of people every month to visit its beaches.
Thus, those who want a more peaceful and paradisiacal place cannot miss the chance to discover all the beauty of Maracajaú and add this destination to their list of places to visit and dive, literally.
Diving has already become an almost mandatory activity for those who go to Maracajaú beach, attracting divers from the state and from all over Brazil. It is even common for those who go diving in other parts of the Northeast to reach Maracajaú due to the transparency and beauty of the sea for diving.
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Points to dive in Maracajaú
The dives made on Maracajaú beach, in fact, are carried out in the parrachos, which are coral reef formations, abundant in the region.
The dive site is not far from the coast, an advantage for those who do not want to spend a lot of time sailing in the typical heat of Rio Grande do Norte. About 7 kilometers separate the parrachos from Maracajaú beach.
Thus, in a few minutes of navigation it is possible to reach a true marine paradise, perfect for dives made by beginners or more experienced divers.
The Maracajaú Corals are considered the most beautiful places for diving in the region and are part of an important conservation area, considered one of the largest in Brazil.
Altogether, the area offers more than fifteen kilometers in crystalline waters that reach three meters in depth and excellent visibility for the dazzling marine life formed near the reefs.
One of the great advantages of diving in Maracajaú is that the boats go to a powerful structure with bathrooms and more complete equipment for diving, making the experience safe and reliable.
Thus, even those who have never dived will be able to experience it for the first time in the waters of the parrachos of Maracajaú.
Although free diving is very common on site, scuba diving is also a very interesting option because it allows for longer and deeper exploration of the place, which is well worth the investment.
Scuba diving, as it is called, uses equipment to keep the diver breathing underwater and provides the right conditions so that the buoyancy is controlled and the diver can safely observe the sea floor.
Tips for scuba diving with peace of mind
A first piece of information that may be important for those who want to start diving or even for those who have ventured a few times to explore the seabed is that diving accidents are very rare and the exception all over the world.
All this safety is due to the sophistication of the diving equipment that manages to guarantee adequate conditions for the descent and permanence of divers under the water for a while and also the return to the surface.
It is still necessary to consider that many accidents happen due to the recklessness of divers who take risks even knowing the rules and actions that are important for their safety.
Check out some tips from experienced divers to make your dive much more relaxed:
- Visit the doctor before diving
Diving is a sport and like all sports, medical evaluation is required before being practiced. Of course, anyone who is thinking about diving once or sporadically during the holidays doesn't need to take a battery of exams just for that.
But the medical evaluation is ideal for those who intend to spend a lot of time under water several times in a row or dedicate themselves to diving from now on.
Some simple health problems can be aggravated during dives, such as digestive and intestinal problems.
Anyone with a phobia of enclosed spaces, submersion and depth or claustrophobia should also assess whether diving is ideal while this condition lasts.
A good idea is to go freediving little by little until you reach the cylinder, which offers complete safety for breathing underwater.
The best tip in this regard is not to dive when you feel like you are sick or feeling bad about something, even if it seems to have nothing to do with the dive, as the water pressure can affect your health even more in some cases.
- Train basic skills
Anyone who wants to dive needs to do basic and very simple training to ensure safety and peaceful exploration of the seabed. Many agencies already guarantee this training and equipment rental, but this is not the rule.
If you feel the need, do not hesitate to look for a diving professional or hire a course for the modality you want.
Some examples of what should be trained are mask depletion, buoyancy control and air sharing.
The names seem complex, but, in fact, diving is not as complicated as it seems and most divers can practice the sport with ease given the basic guidelines.
As you checked out the tips to make your diving safer, be sure to put Maracajaú on your list of places to dive in Brazil and enjoy this peaceful and beautiful place in the Northeast of the country!
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