

Best for beginner divers, 6-25m, boat entry, mild current.
La Plataforma is a multi-faceted site off the Patagonia Coast near Las Grutas, featuring a combination of natural reef, artificial structures, and a wreck. Divers can explore depths ranging from 6 to 25 metres, with shallower areas suitable for beginners and deeper sections for more experienced divers. Visibility typically spans 10 to 20 metres. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, and night diving is available. The site supports a variety of temperate marine life, including various sharks, rays, sea lions, and invertebrates. Hazards include sea urchins, jellyfish, entanglement risks, and deep sections. A thick wetsuit or drysuit is recommended due to water temperatures ranging from 11 to 20 degrees Celsius.
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Water temperature drops as low as 11 degrees Celsius, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit of at least 7mm is worth planning for regardless of the season. Check locally on current conditions before each dive, as the current can exceed what the site's mild baseline suggests.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-25m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
11-20°C
Current
Mild
The site supports a range of temperate marine life, including various species of sharks, rays, sea lions, and invertebrates such as sea slugs, king crabs, and anemones.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with shallower sections starting at 6 metres that are accessible for those early in their diving progression.
Depths at the site range from 6 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
La Plataforma requires a boat for access.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and given the depths and boat-only access, it is not described as a snorkelling location.
Visibility is generally 10 to 20 metres. Currents are typically mild but can strengthen, and water temperatures fluctuate between 11 and 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Diving at La plataforma in Las Grutas San Antonio requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at La plataforma in Las Grutas San Antonio. Water temperatures range from 11°C to 20°C.
Divers at La plataforma in Las Grutas San Antonio should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.