

Best for advanced divers, 6-74m, shore entry, mild current.
Lago Azul is a flooded former gold mine located in Lago Paranoá. This freshwater site features open water depths reaching 52 metres, with excavated mining conduits extending to 74 metres in an overhead environment. Divers experience visibility ranging from 6 to 30 metres and water temperatures around 28°C. Due to the significant depth and the presence of overhead environments, this site is suited for advanced divers with technical or cave diving certifications. Access is via the shore, and the site supports night diving. Guided tours are available, and the location includes a cafe and dive shop facilities.
-14.01103, -49.18167
On a cloudy or rainy day, the blue colour of the water is very muted.
The visit must be in a timed group, reserved beforehand via a tour agency in Bonito. It is a 25 minute drive from the town, with half the route being off road.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
6-74m
Visibility
6-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
No, this site is intended for advanced divers with technical or full cave diving certifications due to the deep water and overhead environments.
Open water depths reach 52 metres, while excavated mining conduits extend to 74 metres.
Lago Azul is a shore entry site.
The water temperature is approximately 28°C with visibility ranging from 6 to 30 metres and mild currents.
The primary hazards are the significant depths and the overhead environment found within the mining conduits.
Diving at Lago Azul in Bonito requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave, Technical, Trimix. Always dive within your training limits.