This site is called The Hospital because of the abundance of surgeon fish (get it?) found in the area. From the moment you arrive on the reef floor, you’ll find yourself surrounded by these amazing …
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Hospital
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Praia do Rocha
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“Praia Do Rocha” means “beach of rocks” in Portuguese and is a very apt name for this site. Situated 9 km south of the dive centre, conditions need to be perfect to visit this beautiful but rocky dive …
The Office
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This site definitely gives a new meaning to the phrase “just another day at the office”! Like Amazon, the reef is situated 17 km offshore from the Barra lighthouse and the two reefs are the perfect …
Sherwood Forest
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Lying south of Giant’s, Sherwood Forest is one of four deep sites 3 km directly east of the dive centre. It offers a dive full of colour and life unmatched by any other reef here in Tofo. When visibile …
Manta Reef
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Rated one of the “top 10” dive sites in the world, Manta Reef offers manta encounters unmatched by any other. Since the 1960s, this magnificent reef has developed into the signature reef of the area, …
The Cavern
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The Cavern is a beautiful deep site situated 17 km from the launch site. With an average depth of 25m you’ll have around 22 minutes’ bottom time on this dive. We like to dive The Cavern as part of a …
Buddies Reef
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8 km south of the dive centre in the heart of the picturesque “Barra Bay,” Buddies Reef is another beautiful alternative to Clownfish Reef and Anchor Bay – perfect for your Open Water dives 1 & 2. …
Anchor Bay
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This reef is named after the ancient sailboat anchor which can be seen there. Situated 8 km south of the dive centre, and in the heart of the picturesque “Barra Bay,” Anchor Bay is a beautiful …
Outback
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At Outback, begin your dive descending to 27m where you’ll be immediately surrounded by yellow snappers and sometimes mantas at the first cleaning station we find on the reef. From this point, you’ll …
Table Top
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After a quick 10 minute ride, we arrive at Table Top which lies 1 km away from Sherwood and 2.5 km away from Giant’s Castle. Table Top gets its name from the sandy plateau that sits between the …
Clownfish Reef
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Sitting 1km directly east of the dive centre in the heart of Tofo Bay, Clownfish Reef is protected from the southern point, making it a great dive site for all ages. Whether you’re first time divers a …
Chimney Reef
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At the southern edge of this crater, you’ll find a huge chimney reminiscent of that of a factory – this is what gives this reef its name. The chimney, which only has space for two divers at a time, is …
Robs Bottom
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One of our most recent dive sites, Rob’s offers a drift dive where the water is thick with big fish! At the northern drop, you’ll be treated to two large cleaning stations, which are often visited by …
Krakatoa
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This inshore reef resembles a “caldera” – or sunken volcano crater. The crater is, on average, 2-4m lower than the surrounding rock which creates a wall around the site. Speckled around the inside led …
Mikes Cupboard
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Mike’s Cupboard is a fantastic shallow site with a wide variety of macro life that is great for those who like to test their spotting ability. The site is made up of three main potholes. The first two …
Amazon
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It’s wild, it’s un-spoilt and its colour and marine life will blow the mind of even the most experienced diver: that’s why this dive site is called “Amazon”.
Lions Den
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Lion’s Den – situated between Giant’s Castle and Sherwood Forest 3.5 km directly offshore – is Peri-Peri Divers’ newest dive site. It’s ideal for experienced divers on big packages who want something …
Marble Arch
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Marble Arch sits approximately 500m east of Amphitheatre and, like our other shallow sites, offers great photo opportunities for the macro hunter. Your dive begins after a 15m descent into the largest …
Giants Castle
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Giant’s Castle was perfectly named as everything about this reef is big: from the giant manta rays that visit the three impressive cleaning stations dotted along the outside edge of the wall to the …
Salon
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Salon is made up of one main rock, about 3m long, which is home to an abundance of life. Macro enthusiasts will love this site’s variety of nudibranchs, leaf fish, pipe fish and shrimps. With so much …