Bahia Blanca

Shallow rocky reef, abundant sealife, ideal for beginners.

Shore Access
7m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Bahia Blanca reef, offers an easy and gentle descent, starting onto a large rock and gradually sloping down to around 12 meters. Located between the harbors of Puerto Rico and Amadores, it's a prominent rocky reef in shallow waters, ideal for exploring the local marine ecosystem. Its straightforward topography makes navigation simple for divers of all levels.

The reef is teeming with diverse sealife, providing a rich habitat for various fish species and invertebrates. Close to the coast, the site is particularly noted for its abundance of sponges and marine plants, creating a vibrant underwater garden. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of small reef inhabitants and fascinating macro subjects.

Bahia Blanca is an excellent year-round destination, particularly appealing due to its limited depth, making it perfectly suited for beginner divers and training courses. Snorkelers and freedivers will also find it rewarding, with ample opportunities to observe marine life in clear, shallow waters. The calm conditions typically found here offer a relaxed and enjoyable diving experience.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Limited depth, easy descent, and calm conditions make it perfect for new divers and training dives.

Current Strength:

Mild

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