Best for beginner divers, 5-10m, shore entry.
Cantera El Carpincho is a freshwater quarry located in the Tandil hills near Mar del Plata. This site is frequently used for introductory dives and snorkeling, offering depths ranging from 5 to 15 metres with an average of 10 metres. A notable feature is a sunken airplane resting at a depth of 7 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect visibility between 4 and 10 metres. Access is via the shore, and the site provides facilities including air fills, showers, and changing rooms. Due to the nature of the quarry, divers should be aware of the overhead environment hazard.
-37.35820, -59.08450
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Accessible from shore.
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Depth
5-10m
Visibility
4-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Typical Dive
40 min
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
Yes, the site is frequently used for baptism dives and is suitable for beginners.
The depth ranges from 5 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
Entry to the water at this quarry is from the shore.
The primary hazard at this freshwater quarry is the overhead environment.
Visibility at Cantera El Carpincho in Mar del Plata typically ranges from 4 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
