Plongée à Puerto Madryn — Argentina
Puerto Madryn is Patagonia's dive capital, where southern right whales calve in Golfo Nuevo from June to December and playful sea lion colonies offer unforgettable underwater encounters. Cold, green water and limited visibility are offset by the raw spectacle of marine mammals at arm's length. Valdés Peninsula's wildlife makes the topside experience equally extraordinary.
- Score
- 54.3
- Visibilité
- 5–15m
- Température
- 8–18°C
- Meilleurs mois
- October, November, December
SCORE
-42.7684°N
-65.0355°E
Puerto Madryn is Patagonia's dive capital, where southern right whales calve in Golfo Nuevo from June to December and playful sea lion colonies offer unforgettable underwater encounters. Cold, green water and limited visibility are offset by the raw spectacle of marine mammals at arm's length. Valdés Peninsula's wildlife makes the topside experience equally extraordinary.
Patagonia's Sea Lion & Whale Shore
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
70.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- EcoCentro marine museum
- Punta Tombo
- Welsh settlement at Gaiman
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Hospital Isola in Puerto Madryn has a hyperbaric chamber; DAN South America membership recommended
Top Operators
Lobo Larsen Buceo
PADI