Punta Loma

Best time to dive

January to December; December to February

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - YES - flagship snorkel-with-sea-lions site; guided ~2 hour boat tours with wetsuits provided

Safety notes

Cold water, tidal currents, rare risk of bites/aggressive behavior from adult bulls, reserve entrance fee required

Permits & fees

Punta Loma Provincial (Reserva Faunistica Punta Loma) entrance fee applies - collection was reinstated April 2025 per El Chubut; exact amount is inflation-indexed and not confirmed - VERIFY current rate before travel

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Puerto Madryn