

Best for beginner divers, 2-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Punta Perdices is a calm inlet known as Caleta Falsa, featuring a distinctive white shell-covered seabed. This site offers visibility ranging from 10 to 20 metres, making it a popular location for both diving and snorkelling. The reef environment reaches depths between 2 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Entry is via the shore, and the site is suitable for beginners due to mild currents. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 11C to 20C. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, and showers. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of cold water temperatures and the presence of jellyfish.
-40.80500, -64.85500
It is advisable to go at high tide because when the tide goes out the beach usually has a lot of algae.
Located within the Villarino Peninsula, in the San Matías Gulf, Rio Negro Province, a few meters from the Port of San Antonio Este.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 25m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
11-20°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and shore access.
The site ranges from 2 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Yes, Punta Perdices is highly rated for snorkelling with a 5/5 rating.
Hazards include cold water temperatures and the presence of jellyfish.
Yes, entry to the water is via the shore.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Punta Perdices (The Patagonian Caribbean) in San Antonio Oeste. Water temperatures range from 11°C to 20°C.
Punta Perdices (The Patagonian Caribbean) in San Antonio Oeste typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta Perdices (The Patagonian Caribbean) in San Antonio Oeste typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.