

Isla Cerro Pelado in Dique Cerro Pelado offers diverse freshwater topography ranging from 3 to 40 metres. The site features a reef that transitions into a significant drop-off, alongside a cave section that presents an overhead environment. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. Due to the depth and overhead conditions, this site requires advanced buoyancy control and appropriate certification. Access to the island is exclusively by boat, which must be arranged through local operators. On-site facilities include a dive shop providing equipment rental and air fills, allowing divers to source gear locally.
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A dive shop on site handles equipment rental and air fills, so you do not need to travel loaded with gear. Arrange your boat entry in advance, as access to the island depends entirely on organised trips from the local operators.
Located in the Calamuchita Valley, approximately 130 km from the city of Cordoba.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
3-120m
Visibility
5-10m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
The site features depths ranging from 3 to 40 metres.
While the site has a beginner rating, the significant depth and overhead cave environment require divers to be comfortable with advanced conditions and hold appropriate certifications.
Access to the island requires a boat, which must be arranged in advance through local operators.
Yes, a dive shop is located on-site that provides equipment rental and air fills.
The primary hazards include the significant depth and the presence of an overhead environment within the cave section.
Diving at Isla Cerro Pelado in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Isla Cerro Pelado in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita are January, February, March, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Isla Cerro Pelado in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Isla Cerro Pelado in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.