Certified Divers
For certified divers, depending on their certification level, number of logged dives, and the date of their last dive, the options range from natural and artificial parks of low difficulty located between 6 and 16 meters deep, as well as five shipwrecks:
- Folías Shipwreck, between 6 and 12 meters deep and 72 meters in length.
- Albatros Shipwreck, between 15 and 23 meters deep and 27 meters in length.
- Urabain Shipwreck, between 9 and 26 meters deep and 79 meters in length.
- Hu Shun Yu 809 Shipwreck, between 16 and 35 meters deep and 69 meters in length.
- Antonio Miralles Shipwreck, between 18 and 30 meters deep and 50 meters in length.
All the ships are in perfect condition and are fully covered with marine life.
The parks generally consist of rocky formations that open into overhangs, forming the natural Patagonian ecosystem. Among the different fish species that can be found are groupers, rockfish, seabreams, white salmon, and a large number of invertebrates such as starfish, sea urchins, anemones, polyps, sea sponges, etc., as well as a wide variety of algae that give the area an underwater forest appearance.
Diving with sea lions is a must-do experience because it is unique. To undertake this experience, we will navigate twenty minutes to the Punta Loma Natural Reserve, where resides a stable population of approximately 600 South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens), which are free and wild animals. We will enter the water to live this unique experience, as there is no other sea lion colony where the animals can approach and interact with people like they do here. This uniqueness is due to three factors: the subspecies of sea lion, the fact that most of the colony resides permanently in the area, and the absolute absence of predators. This makes the activity unforgettable because the animals are not manipulated or forced in any way and are in a completely wild state. They will always decide the interactions and approaches, as it should be.
Navigation time: 20 minutes
Depth: 6 meters
Difficulty: Low
The Urabain is a 79-meter-long fishing boat sunk in 2016 for diving practice. Among the different species that can be observed are white salmon, groupers, rockfish, scorpionfish, seabreams, and tube anemones, among others, which cover the entire ship. It is in perfect condition, allowing access to interesting spaces.
Navigation time: 10 minutes
Depth: between 9 and 26 meters
Difficulty: Medium
The Hu Shun Yu 809 is a 69-meter-long fishing boat sunk in 2017 for diving practice. Among the different species that can be observed are white salmon, groupers, rockfish, scorpionfish, seabreams, and tube anemones, among others, which cover the entire ship. It is in perfect condition, allowing access to interesting spaces.
Navigation time: 10 minutes
Depth: between 18 and 35 meters
Difficulty: Medium/High
The Albatros is a 27-meter-long fishing boat sunk in 1994 for diving practice. Large salmon and tube anemones, among other species, cover the entire ship. It is in perfect condition, making hull penetration one of its great attractions.
Navigation time: 10 minutes
Depth: between 15 and 23 meters
Difficulty: Medium
In March 2004, the 50-meter-long Antonio Miralles ship was sunk. It has large internal spaces, allowing safe penetration to its bridge and engine room. It is now very well prepared for entry into various compartments and has a wide variety of proliferating marine life.
Navigation time: 15 minutes
Depth: between 18 and 30 meters
Difficulty: Medium/High
A classic. A 72-meter-long fishing boat sunk in the early 1980s. Although it has recently begun to deteriorate, the sea's onslaughts have not yet diminished its charm. An attraction: its large bronze propeller.
Navigation time: 20 minutes
Depth: between 6 and 12 meters
Difficulty: Low
Punta Cuevas is a reef densely populated with fish and invaded by an Asian algae known as Undaria pinnatifida. It is particularly special for appreciating how an environment can be altered by an invasive species. A unique feature: the great diversity of colorful polyps covering its overhangs.
Navigation time: 10 minutes
Depth: between 6 and 10 meters
Difficulty: Low
Punta Este is one of the most pristine reefs in the area. It is densely populated with fish and covers such a large area that at least two dives are needed to explore it completely. A rare species that can be found is the chanchita de mar, a fish that looks like it came out of a Spielberg movie. Additionally, white salmon, groupers, rockfish, scorpionfish, and seabreams can be observed, among others.
Navigation time: 15 minutes
Depth: between 5 and 10 meters
Difficulty: Low
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